Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 4:59 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 22m at 10:46 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Nov 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:351.710:581.74:260.34:580.26:345:08Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:281.811:481.75:170.25:520.26:355:07Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:161.86:040.26:420.26:365:06Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:331.712:581.86:470.17:260.26:375:05Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:151.71:361.97:270.18:070.16:385:04Full Moon5Fri
6Sat1:551.72:121.98:040.18:440.16:395:03Full Moon6Sat
7Sun2:331.72:471.88:390.19:190.16:405:02Full Moon7Sun
8Mon3:091.73:201.89:130.19:540.26:415:01Full Moon8Mon
9Tue3:451.63:541.89:480.110:280.26:435:00Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:201.64:301.810:240.111:040.26:444:59Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:561.55:091.711:040.111:430.26:454:58Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:351.55:511.711:480.16:464:57Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:191.56:371.612:270.212:380.16:474:57Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:101.57:301.61:150.21:340.16:484:56Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon8:071.58:281.62:090.22:350.16:494:55Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue9:091.69:321.63:050.13:390.16:504:54Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed10:131.710:361.64:030.04:440.06:514:54Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:131.811:371.65:02-0.15:480.06:524:53Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:101.96:00-0.26:47-0.16:534:52Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:351.71:042.06:56-0.37:44-0.26:544:52New Moon20Sat
21Sun1:301.71:572.07:51-0.48:37-0.36:554:51New Moon21Sun
22Mon2:241.72:502.08:44-0.49:30-0.36:564:51New Moon22Mon
23Tue3:171.73:442.09:37-0.410:22-0.36:584:50Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed4:111.64:381.910:31-0.311:15-0.26:594:50Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:061.65:331.811:27-0.37:004:49Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:021.56:291.612:10-0.112:26-0.27:014:49First Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:001.57:251.51:05-0.11:27-0.17:024:49First Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:001.48:231.41:59-0.12:280.07:034:48First Quarter28Sun
29Mon9:001.49:221.32:530.03:280.07:044:48First Quarter29Mon
30Tue9:591.410:181.33:440.04:250.07:054:48Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 1:52 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 71% 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 (71% 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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