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 1h 52m 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 - Sep 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:372.23:592.110:010.510:090.56:377:38New Moon1Tue
2Wed4:102.24:322.110:300.510:440.66:387:37New Moon2Wed
3Thu4:422.15:032.110:590.511:190.66:387:35Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:142.15:362.111:290.511:550.66:397:33Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:472.06:112.212:020.56:407:32Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:231.96:522.112:340.712:400.56:417:30Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:041.97:392.11:190.81:260.66:427:29First Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:521.98:342.12:110.82:200.66:437:27First Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:501.89:402.13:130.83:230.66:447:26First Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:011.810:532.14:230.84:330.66:447:24Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:181.95:340.85:440.56:457:23Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:022.212:282.06:390.66:510.46:467:21Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:032.31:282.17:360.57:530.36:477:20Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:582.32:232.38:270.48:500.36:487:18Full Moon14Mon
15Tue2:492.43:142.49:150.39:440.26:497:16Full Moon15Tue
16Wed3:392.44:042.510:010.210:360.26:507:15Full Moon16Wed
17Thu4:282.34:532.510:460.211:270.36:517:13Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:172.25:422.411:320.26:517:12Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:072.16:332.412:200.412:200.36:527:10Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:582.07:262.21:150.51:110.46:537:08Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:511.98:242.12:120.62:070.56:547:07Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:491.89:272.03:120.73:070.56:557:05Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:531.810:332.04:130.84:090.66:567:04Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:571.811:351.95:120.85:100.66:577:02Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:571.86:060.86:070.66:587:01Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:272.012:491.96:550.76:590.66:586:59Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:132.01:352.07:380.67:460.56:596:57Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:532.02:152.08:160.58:290.57:006:56New Moon28Mon
29Tue2:312.12:522.18:500.59:080.57:016:54New Moon29Tue
30Wed3:062.13:252.19:220.49:450.57:026:53New Moon30Wed
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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