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 12m at 7:45 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:132.16:432.212:250.512:320.46:377:38Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:582.07:292.21:120.61:160.56:387:36First Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:441.98:182.12:010.72:040.66:397:35First Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:351.99:122.02:530.82:550.66:407:33First Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:321.810:112.03:480.93:500.76:407:32First Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:331.811:112.04:440.94:460.76:417:30First Quarter6Thu
7Fri11:341.85:400.85:420.76:427:28Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:062.012:281.96:320.86:350.66:437:27Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:552.11:151.97:190.77:260.66:447:25Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:382.11:572.08:000.68:120.56:457:24Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:182.22:362.18:370.58:550.56:467:22Full Moon11Tue
12Wed2:552.23:122.29:130.49:370.46:467:21Full Moon12Wed
13Thu3:322.23:492.39:480.410:170.46:477:19Full Moon13Thu
14Fri4:092.24:272.310:250.310:580.56:487:18Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:482.25:082.311:040.311:410.56:497:16Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:302.15:532.311:470.36:507:14Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:172.16:432.312:290.612:360.46:517:13Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:092.07:392.21:240.61:320.46:527:11Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:081.98:432.12:280.72:350.56:527:10Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:171.99:562.13:380.73:440.56:537:08Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:331.911:102.14:470.74:550.56:547:06Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:442.05:530.66:040.46:557:05Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:172.212:472.16:520.57:080.46:567:03Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:152.21:412.27:450.48:050.36:577:02Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:062.22:312.38:320.38:580.36:587:00New Moon25Tue
26Wed2:532.23:172.39:160.39:460.36:596:59New Moon26Wed
27Thu3:372.24:012.49:570.310:310.37:006:57New Moon27Thu
28Fri4:202.14:432.310:360.311:130.47:006:55Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:012.15:242.211:150.311:540.57:016:54Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:422.06:062.111:550.47:026:52Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 10:36 am — 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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