Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:45 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 29m at 1:11 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Dec 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:281.36:471.412:310.012:440.07:054:48First Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:121.37:341.31:140.01:360.17:064:47First Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:021.38:251.31:590.02:320.17:074:47First Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:571.49:221.22:47-0.13:320.17:084:47First Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:541.410:211.23:39-0.14:320.07:094:47Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:511.511:191.34:34-0.25:33-0.17:104:47Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:471.65:30-0.36:31-0.17:114:47Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:141.312:401.76:27-0.37:26-0.27:124:47Full Moon8Sat
9Sun1:081.41:331.77:23-0.48:18-0.37:124:47Full Moon9Sun
10Mon2:011.42:261.78:18-0.59:10-0.37:134:47Full Moon10Mon
11Tue2:551.43:201.79:12-0.510:02-0.47:144:47Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:501.54:151.710:07-0.510:55-0.47:154:48Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:461.55:101.611:04-0.511:49-0.47:164:48Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:431.46:071.512:05-0.47:164:48Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:421.47:051.412:44-0.31:08-0.37:174:48Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:421.48:051.31:40-0.32:12-0.37:184:49Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:441.49:071.22:35-0.33:16-0.27:184:49Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:461.410:091.13:30-0.34:18-0.27:194:49Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:441.411:061.14:25-0.35:18-0.27:194:50Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:391.411:591.15:19-0.36:13-0.27:204:50Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:281.46:11-0.37:02-0.27:204:51Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:471.21:121.46:59-0.37:47-0.27:214:51New Moon22Sat
23Sun1:311.21:541.47:43-0.48:27-0.27:214:52New Moon23Sun
24Mon2:131.22:331.48:24-0.49:04-0.37:224:52New Moon24Mon
25Tue2:531.23:101.49:02-0.49:39-0.37:224:53New Moon25Tue
26Wed3:301.23:461.49:38-0.310:12-0.37:234:53Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:061.24:211.310:14-0.310:44-0.37:234:54Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:411.24:571.310:50-0.311:17-0.37:234:55Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:161.25:331.311:30-0.211:52-0.37:244:55Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:521.26:111.212:12-0.27:244:56Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:331.26:531.112:31-0.31:00-0.27:244:57First Quarter31Mon
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 4:28 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 86% 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 (86% 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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