Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 9:00 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 2:55 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Feb 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:411.57:081.312:32-0.51:23-0.37:135:29First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:371.58:081.21:26-0.42:26-0.27:125:30First Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:401.49:141.12:25-0.33:31-0.27:115:32First Quarter3Wed
4Thu9:491.410:211.13:27-0.34:37-0.17:105:33Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:571.311:251.14:32-0.25:40-0.17:095:34Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:591.35:36-0.26:37-0.17:085:35Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:211.212:521.36:34-0.37:26-0.17:075:36Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:111.21:381.47:26-0.38:09-0.27:065:37Full Moon8Mon
9Tue1:571.32:191.48:12-0.38:47-0.27:055:38Full Moon9Tue
10Wed2:381.32:561.48:53-0.39:21-0.27:045:40Full Moon10Wed
11Thu3:171.43:311.49:30-0.39:52-0.27:035:41Full Moon11Thu
12Fri3:531.44:051.410:06-0.210:21-0.27:025:42Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:261.44:391.310:41-0.210:51-0.27:005:43Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:581.45:131.311:16-0.111:22-0.26:595:44Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:311.45:481.211:54-0.111:57-0.16:585:45Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:071.46:251.212:350.06:575:46Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:481.47:081.112:37-0.11:220.06:565:47Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:361.47:591.11:25-0.12:150.16:545:48Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri8:341.39:011.12:21-0.13:160.16:535:49Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat9:411.410:111.13:24-0.14:220.16:525:50Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:501.411:191.24:32-0.15:280.06:515:52Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:531.55:39-0.26:27-0.16:495:53Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:191.412:481.66:42-0.27:20-0.26:485:54Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:141.51:401.77:40-0.38:08-0.36:475:55New Moon24Wed
25Thu2:051.72:311.78:33-0.48:54-0.46:455:56New Moon25Thu
26Fri2:551.83:201.79:25-0.49:40-0.46:445:57New Moon26Fri
27Sat3:451.94:101.710:17-0.410:26-0.46:435:58Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:341.95:011.611:11-0.311:14-0.46:415:59Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 5:57 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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