Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 58m at 9:40 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:52 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Oct 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:402.03:572.29:520.410:210.57:036:51New Moon1Thu
2Fri4:132.04:302.210:230.410:560.57:046:50Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:451.95:042.210:560.411:320.57:056:48Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:201.95:422.111:330.47:066:47Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:581.86:262.112:120.612:150.47:076:45Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:431.87:162.012:580.61:050.57:076:44First Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:351.88:142.01:540.72:040.57:086:42First Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:381.79:212.02:590.73:120.57:096:41First Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:511.810:342.04:070.64:230.57:106:39First Quarter9Fri
10Sat11:071.811:422.05:130.55:340.47:116:38Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:142.06:140.46:410.37:126:36Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:432.11:122.17:090.37:420.27:136:35Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:382.12:042.38:000.28:380.17:146:33Full Moon13Tue
14Wed2:292.12:532.38:480.19:300.17:156:32Full Moon14Wed
15Thu3:182.13:412.49:330.110:200.17:166:30Full Moon15Thu
16Fri4:072.14:292.310:190.111:090.27:176:29Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:542.05:162.311:040.111:580.37:186:28Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:421.96:062.111:520.27:196:26Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:311.86:572.012:490.412:420.37:206:25Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:231.77:501.91:420.51:370.47:216:23Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed8:181.78:481.82:370.62:350.47:226:22Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu9:191.69:491.73:330.63:340.57:236:21Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri10:211.610:481.74:280.64:330.57:246:19Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat11:211.611:421.75:190.55:300.57:256:18Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:131.711:311.75:060.55:240.46:265:17Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:591.85:490.46:130.46:275:16Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:141.712:391.86:290.36:590.36:285:14Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:551.71:161.97:060.37:410.36:295:13New Moon28Wed
29Thu1:331.71:512.07:420.28:200.26:305:12New Moon29Thu
30Fri2:091.72:262.08:170.28:580.26:315:11New Moon30Fri
31Sat2:441.73:022.08:540.19:360.36:325:10New Moon31Sat
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 12:46 am — 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 100% 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 (100% 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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