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 2h 41m 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 - Dec 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:451.44:121.710:02-0.210:48-0.17:054:48Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:331.45:011.610:53-0.211:38-0.17:064:48Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:261.45:541.611:49-0.27:074:47Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:231.46:501.512:32-0.112:51-0.17:084:47First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:251.47:501.41:29-0.11:57-0.17:094:47First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:291.48:551.42:26-0.23:04-0.17:104:47First Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:341.510:001.33:22-0.24:11-0.17:114:47Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:371.511:031.34:19-0.35:15-0.27:114:47Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:341.65:15-0.36:16-0.27:124:47Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:011.312:281.76:10-0.37:12-0.37:134:47Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:531.31:191.77:03-0.48:03-0.37:144:47Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:431.32:071.67:53-0.48:49-0.37:154:48Full Moon12Sat
13Sun2:291.32:531.68:40-0.49:33-0.27:154:48Full Moon13Sun
14Mon3:151.33:371.59:25-0.410:15-0.27:164:48Full Moon14Mon
15Tue3:591.34:201.410:09-0.310:55-0.27:174:48Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:431.25:011.410:51-0.311:34-0.17:174:49Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:271.25:411.311:34-0.27:184:49Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:111.26:221.212:14-0.112:19-0.17:194:49Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:551.17:051.212:54-0.11:07-0.17:194:50Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:411.17:521.11:35-0.11:570.07:204:50Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:301.18:441.02:17-0.12:520.07:204:51Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:221.29:401.03:03-0.13:480.07:214:51Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:151.210:371.03:51-0.14:460.07:214:52Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:081.311:311.04:43-0.25:43-0.17:224:52Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:591.35:36-0.26:37-0.17:224:53Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:211.012:471.46:30-0.37:27-0.27:234:53Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:081.11:351.47:22-0.48:14-0.27:234:54New Moon27Sun
28Mon1:551.12:231.58:13-0.59:00-0.37:234:55New Moon28Mon
29Tue2:431.23:111.59:02-0.59:46-0.47:234:55New Moon29Tue
30Wed3:331.24:001.59:53-0.510:33-0.47:244:56Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:241.34:501.510:45-0.511:17-0.57:244:57Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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