Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 50m at 5:51 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:22 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Mar 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:501.63:071.69:13-0.29:23-0.26:396:01New Moon1Mon
2Tue3:261.63:441.59:50-0.19:54-0.16:376:02New Moon2Tue
3Wed4:001.64:201.510:25-0.110:26-0.16:366:03Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:331.64:561.511:000.010:59-0.16:346:04Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:061.65:321.411:350.011:340.06:336:05Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:411.66:101.412:130.16:316:06Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:191.66:511.312:140.012:560.16:306:07First Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:041.57:381.31:000.11:450.26:286:08First Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:561.58:341.31:530.12:410.26:276:09First Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:561.59:381.42:510.13:410.26:256:10First Quarter10Wed
11Thu10:021.510:421.53:550.14:420.26:246:11Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:051.611:421.65:000.05:410.16:226:12Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:041.76:030.06:350.06:216:13Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:361.712:571.87:01-0.17:26-0.26:196:14Full Moon14Sun
15Mon1:271.91:491.87:56-0.28:15-0.26:186:15Full Moon15Mon
16Tue2:172.02:391.88:48-0.39:03-0.36:166:16Full Moon16Tue
17Wed3:062.13:311.89:40-0.39:51-0.36:156:16Full Moon17Wed
18Thu3:562.14:231.810:32-0.210:41-0.26:136:17Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:482.15:171.711:26-0.211:34-0.26:126:18Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:412.06:131.712:24-0.16:106:19Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:381.97:131.612:32-0.11:240.06:096:20Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:391.88:171.61:340.02:260.16:076:21Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue8:451.79:251.62:390.13:280.26:056:22Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed9:531.710:301.63:440.14:280.26:046:23Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:551.611:281.74:480.25:230.26:026:24Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:501.75:480.16:140.26:016:25Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:191.712:381.76:410.16:590.15:596:26Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:041.81:211.77:290.17:390.15:586:27New Moon28Sun
29Mon1:451.82:011.78:110.18:150.15:566:28New Moon29Mon
30Tue2:221.92:391.78:500.18:480.15:556:29New Moon30Tue
31Wed2:561.93:161.79:260.19:200.15:536:30New Moon31Wed
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 9:06 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (79% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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