Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 7:32 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 43m at 1:27 pm (1.8 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 - Jan 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:041.012:301.36:11-0.37:02-0.27:244:58Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:511.11:131.36:58-0.37:45-0.27:244:59New Moon2Tue
3Wed1:331.11:531.37:41-0.48:24-0.37:245:00New Moon3Wed
4Thu2:131.12:321.48:21-0.49:00-0.37:245:00New Moon4Thu
5Fri2:501.13:081.49:00-0.49:35-0.37:245:01New Moon5Fri
6Sat3:251.23:441.49:38-0.410:08-0.37:245:02Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:011.24:201.310:17-0.410:42-0.47:245:03Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:381.24:571.310:58-0.311:19-0.47:245:04Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:181.35:381.311:42-0.311:59-0.47:245:05Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:011.36:221.212:32-0.37:245:06First Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:501.37:131.112:45-0.41:27-0.27:245:07First Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:441.38:121.11:37-0.42:28-0.27:245:08First Quarter12Fri
13Sat8:461.39:191.12:35-0.43:36-0.27:235:09First Quarter13Sat
14Sun9:551.310:311.13:39-0.44:47-0.27:235:10Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:051.411:401.14:47-0.45:55-0.37:235:11Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:111.55:55-0.56:58-0.47:225:12Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:421.21:111.56:59-0.57:54-0.47:225:13Full Moon17Wed
18Thu1:391.32:071.57:58-0.68:45-0.57:225:14Full Moon18Thu
19Fri2:331.42:591.58:52-0.69:33-0.57:215:15Full Moon19Fri
20Sat3:241.43:481.59:44-0.610:18-0.57:215:16Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:141.44:361.410:34-0.611:02-0.57:205:18Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:021.45:221.311:25-0.511:45-0.47:195:19Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:491.46:071.212:15-0.47:195:20Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:361.46:531.112:28-0.41:06-0.37:185:21Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:241.37:421.11:13-0.31:57-0.27:185:22Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri8:141.28:351.02:00-0.32:50-0.17:175:23Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:091.29:341.02:50-0.23:440.07:165:24Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun10:061.210:331.03:44-0.24:390.07:155:25Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:031.211:291.04:39-0.25:350.07:155:27Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:561.25:34-0.26:26-0.17:145:28Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:191.112:431.36:26-0.27:12-0.17:135:29Waning Crescent31Wed
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 4:29 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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