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 3h 38m 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 - Feb 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:041.11:261.37:14-0.37:53-0.27:125:30New Moon1Thu
2Fri1:451.22:051.47:58-0.38:30-0.37:115:31New Moon2Fri
3Sat2:231.32:431.48:39-0.49:04-0.37:105:32New Moon3Sat
4Sun3:001.33:191.49:19-0.49:38-0.37:095:33New Moon4Sun
5Mon3:361.43:561.410:00-0.410:14-0.47:085:34Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:141.54:351.410:42-0.310:52-0.47:075:36Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:551.55:171.311:26-0.311:34-0.47:065:37Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:391.56:041.312:16-0.27:055:38Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:281.56:561.212:22-0.31:11-0.27:045:39First Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:231.57:561.21:17-0.32:14-0.17:035:40First Quarter10Sat
11Sun8:271.49:071.22:18-0.33:23-0.17:025:41First Quarter11Sun
12Mon9:401.410:221.23:27-0.24:35-0.17:015:42Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:551.411:321.34:39-0.25:43-0.17:005:43Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:021.55:48-0.36:43-0.26:595:45Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:331.41:011.66:52-0.47:37-0.36:575:46Full Moon15Thu
16Fri1:281.51:541.67:49-0.48:24-0.36:565:47Full Moon16Fri
17Sat2:181.62:421.68:41-0.49:08-0.46:555:48Full Moon17Sat
18Sun3:051.63:271.69:29-0.49:49-0.46:545:49Full Moon18Sun
19Mon3:501.74:101.510:15-0.410:28-0.36:525:50Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:331.74:521.411:00-0.311:06-0.36:515:51Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:151.65:331.411:43-0.211:45-0.26:505:52Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:561.66:161.312:27-0.16:495:53Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:381.57:001.212:27-0.11:120.06:475:54Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:231.47:501.21:120.02:000.16:465:55Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:141.38:471.22:020.02:530.26:455:56Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon9:131.39:491.22:570.13:490.26:435:57Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue10:161.310:491.23:550.14:470.26:425:58Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:141.411:421.34:540.15:410.16:405:59Waning Crescent28Wed
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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