Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 10:19 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 50m at 4:10 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Aug 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:512.13:091.99:280.59:170.46:108:18New Moon1Sat
2Sun3:292.13:501.910:040.59:550.46:108:17New Moon2Sun
3Mon4:052.14:291.910:370.510:320.56:118:16New Moon3Mon
4Tue4:392.15:051.911:080.511:080.56:128:15Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:122.15:402.011:380.511:440.66:138:14Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:452.06:132.012:080.56:148:12Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:192.06:492.012:230.612:400.56:158:11Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:551.97:282.01:040.71:170.56:168:10First Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:351.88:132.01:500.71:590.56:178:09First Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:211.89:062.02:420.82:480.56:178:08First Quarter10Mon
11Tue9:161.810:082.13:410.83:450.56:188:07First Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:221.811:162.14:470.84:490.56:198:06Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:341.85:560.85:560.56:208:04Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:212.212:421.97:020.77:030.46:218:03Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:222.31:432.08:000.58:050.36:228:02Full Moon15Sat
16Sun2:172.42:402.18:530.49:020.26:238:01Full Moon16Sun
17Mon3:092.43:342.29:420.39:570.26:247:59Full Moon17Mon
18Tue4:002.44:262.310:290.210:510.26:247:58Full Moon18Tue
19Wed4:502.45:182.411:150.211:450.36:257:57Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:402.36:102.412:020.26:267:55Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:312.27:022.412:410.412:510.36:277:54Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:242.17:572.31:400.51:420.36:287:52Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:192.08:562.22:400.62:370.46:297:51Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:181.910:002.13:420.73:350.56:307:50Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue10:221.811:062.14:450.74:360.56:317:48Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed11:251.85:450.85:360.66:317:47Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:072.112:241.96:420.86:340.66:327:45Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:002.11:161.97:330.77:260.56:337:44Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:462.12:032.08:170.78:130.56:347:42Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:262.22:452.08:560.68:550.56:357:41New Moon30Sun
31Mon3:022.23:242.19:300.59:330.56:367:40New Moon31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8635150)

Common Questions About Colonial Beach, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Colonial Beach, VA today?

Slack tide in Colonial Beach, VA is approximately 7:14 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Colonial Beach, VA?

Colonial Beach, VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Colonial Beach, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Colonial Beach, VA?

Tide predictions for Colonial Beach, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Colonial Beach, VA?

Tide data for Colonial Beach, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8635150. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8635150.

What is the moon phase in Colonial Beach, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Colonial Beach, VA is Full Moon (99% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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