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 : 6:43 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 30m at 12:38 pm (1.7 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 - Sep 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:022.23:212.19:230.59:370.56:377:38Full Moon1Sun
2Mon3:382.23:552.19:550.510:130.56:387:36Full Moon2Mon
3Tue4:112.24:272.210:260.510:490.56:387:35Full Moon3Tue
4Wed4:452.15:002.210:580.511:240.66:397:33Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:182.15:352.211:310.56:407:32Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:542.06:152.212:020.612:090.56:417:30Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:342.06:592.212:440.712:530.56:427:29Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:202.07:512.21:330.71:440.56:437:27Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:141.98:502.12:310.82:430.56:447:26Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue9:191.99:582.13:380.83:480.56:447:24Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:321.911:112.24:470.74:570.56:457:23Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:452.05:550.66:060.46:467:21Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:182.212:492.16:560.57:110.46:477:19Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:182.31:462.37:520.48:110.36:487:18New Moon14Sat
15Sun2:122.42:392.48:420.39:070.26:497:16New Moon15Sun
16Mon3:032.43:302.59:300.29:590.26:507:15New Moon16Mon
17Tue3:532.34:192.510:160.210:500.26:517:13New Moon17Tue
18Wed4:422.35:082.511:020.211:400.36:517:12Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:302.25:572.411:480.36:527:10Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:192.16:472.312:310.412:370.46:537:08Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:082.07:402.21:240.61:290.46:547:07First Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:011.98:352.12:180.72:240.56:557:05First Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:581.99:352.03:150.73:210.66:567:04First Quarter23Mon
24Tue10:001.810:361.94:110.84:200.66:577:02First Quarter24Tue
25Wed11:021.811:332.05:070.85:170.66:587:01Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:591.95:580.76:110.66:586:59Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:242.012:491.96:460.67:020.66:596:57Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:102.01:332.07:290.67:490.57:006:56Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:512.12:122.18:080.58:320.57:016:54Full Moon29Sun
30Mon2:302.12:482.18:440.49:110.47:026:53Full Moon30Mon
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 3:40 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 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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