Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 40m at 6:56 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:541.96:201.612:29-0.37:407:00Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:461.87:141.512:38-0.31:25-0.27:387:01Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:401.78:091.41:32-0.22:23-0.17:377:02Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:371.69:091.42:29-0.13:220.07:357:03Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:401.510:131.33:290.04:220.17:347:04Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:451.511:171.34:320.05:210.17:327:05Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri11:471.55:330.16:170.17:317:06Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:161.412:421.56:320.17:080.17:307:07Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:091.51:301.57:260.07:530.17:287:08Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:551.52:131.68:130.08:330.07:277:09Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:361.62:521.68:560.09:090.07:257:10New Moon11Tue
12Wed3:131.63:301.69:340.09:420.07:247:11New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:471.74:061.610:110.010:130.07:227:12New Moon13Thu
14Fri4:191.74:401.610:460.010:440.07:207:13New Moon14Fri
15Sat4:501.75:141.511:200.011:170.07:197:14Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:221.75:481.511:560.111:520.07:177:15Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:581.76:251.512:330.17:167:16Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:371.77:061.512:330.01:160.27:147:17Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:231.77:551.51:190.12:050.27:137:18First Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:151.78:521.52:130.13:010.27:117:19First Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:161.79:591.53:140.14:050.27:107:20First Quarter21Fri
22Sat10:241.711:101.64:220.15:100.27:087:21Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:341.75:320.16:140.17:077:21Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:161.712:391.86:400.07:130.07:057:22Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:161.91:381.87:43-0.18:07-0.17:047:23Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:102.02:331.98:41-0.18:58-0.27:027:24Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:022.13:261.99:35-0.29:47-0.27:007:25Full Moon27Thu
28Fri3:522.24:171.910:27-0.210:34-0.26:597:26Full Moon28Fri
29Sat4:412.25:081.811:19-0.111:23-0.16:577:27Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:312.15:591.812:10-0.16:567:28Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:222.06:511.712:130.01:030.16:547:29Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 9:47 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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