Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 26m at 7:32 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:55 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Oct 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:321.911:112.04:440.64:510.57:036:50Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:401.95:460.65:570.47:046:49Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:132.012:392.06:420.56:580.47:056:47Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:072.01:302.17:310.47:520.47:066:46Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:532.02:162.28:150.48:400.47:076:44New Moon5Thu
6Fri2:342.02:572.28:540.39:230.47:086:43New Moon6Fri
7Sat3:132.03:352.29:300.310:020.47:096:41New Moon7Sat
8Sun3:502.04:112.210:040.310:380.47:106:40New Moon8Sun
9Mon4:271.94:452.110:370.311:120.57:116:38Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:031.95:202.111:110.411:460.57:126:37Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:391.85:572.011:460.47:136:35Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:161.86:361.912:230.612:240.57:146:34Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:551.77:201.91:040.61:080.57:156:32First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:391.78:091.81:520.71:580.57:166:31First Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:301.69:051.82:440.72:540.57:166:30First Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:291.610:051.83:400.63:550.57:176:28First Quarter16Mon
17Tue10:321.711:051.84:350.64:570.57:186:27Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:331.85:290.55:590.47:196:25Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:011.912:282.06:200.36:570.37:206:24Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:531.91:182.17:100.27:520.27:216:23Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:422.02:062.27:590.18:440.27:226:21Full Moon21Sat
22Sun2:312.02:542.38:470.09:340.17:236:20Full Moon22Sun
23Mon3:202.03:432.39:360.010:250.17:246:19Full Moon23Mon
24Tue4:102.04:342.310:250.011:170.17:256:18Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:031.95:272.211:180.07:276:16Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:581.96:242.112:120.212:140.17:286:15Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:571.87:262.01:120.21:150.17:296:14Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:001.78:311.92:150.32:220.27:306:13Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:071.78:401.82:180.32:300.26:315:11Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon9:161.79:461.73:190.33:370.26:325:10Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue10:201.710:461.74:160.34:400.26:335:09Waning Crescent31Tue
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 10:43 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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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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