Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 39m at 9:10 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:261.710:151.83:430.73:490.45:478:35First Quarter1Thu
2Fri10:201.611:071.94:380.74:350.55:488:35First Quarter2Fri
3Sat11:171.611:581.95:340.75:240.45:488:35Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:121.66:310.76:160.45:498:34Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:472.01:031.67:250.67:080.45:498:34Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:352.11:511.78:150.68:000.35:508:34Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:212.12:371.79:010.58:490.35:508:34Full Moon7Wed
8Thu3:052.23:241.89:440.49:380.25:518:33Full Moon8Thu
9Fri3:492.24:111.910:270.310:260.25:528:33Full Moon9Fri
10Sat4:342.25:001.911:100.311:160.35:528:33Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:202.25:502.011:540.25:538:32Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:072.26:422.112:080.312:400.25:548:32Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:572.17:352.11:050.41:290.25:548:32Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:502.08:312.12:050.42:200.25:558:31Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:471.99:312.13:080.53:140.25:568:31Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:501.810:342.14:140.54:110.35:568:30Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat10:571.811:392.25:200.55:110.35:578:30Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:021.86:250.56:130.35:588:29Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:412.21:031.87:270.57:130.35:598:28Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:382.21:581.88:230.58:100.35:598:28New Moon20Tue
21Wed2:302.22:491.99:120.49:020.36:008:27New Moon21Wed
22Thu3:172.23:371.99:560.49:490.36:018:26New Moon22Thu
23Fri4:002.24:221.910:360.410:320.46:028:26New Moon23Fri
24Sat4:402.15:061.911:130.411:140.46:038:25Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:172.15:471.911:480.411:540.56:038:24Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:542.06:271.912:220.46:048:23Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:312.07:061.912:340.612:560.56:058:22Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:091.97:461.91:170.71:320.56:068:22First Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:501.88:281.92:020.72:120.56:078:21First Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:341.79:161.92:520.82:560.56:088:20First Quarter30Fri
31Sat9:261.710:111.93:460.83:450.66:088:19First Quarter31Sat
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 12:02 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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