Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 03m at 4:08 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:35 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Feb 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:081.48:341.22:02-0.32:48-0.27:125:30Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu9:131.49:441.23:04-0.33:56-0.27:115:31Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:221.410:561.24:11-0.35:06-0.27:105:32Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:301.55:20-0.46:12-0.37:105:33Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:021.312:331.66:26-0.47:11-0.47:095:34Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:021.41:301.67:26-0.58:06-0.57:085:35New Moon6Mon
7Tue1:571.52:241.78:22-0.68:56-0.57:075:36New Moon7Tue
8Wed2:501.63:161.79:15-0.69:43-0.57:065:38New Moon8Wed
9Thu3:401.64:061.610:07-0.610:29-0.57:055:39Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:291.64:541.510:58-0.511:14-0.47:035:40Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:181.65:421.511:49-0.47:025:41Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:061.56:301.412:00-0.412:40-0.37:015:42Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:541.57:201.312:47-0.31:33-0.27:005:43First Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:451.48:131.21:36-0.22:26-0.16:595:44First Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:391.39:101.22:27-0.13:210.06:585:45First Quarter15Wed
16Thu9:371.310:101.23:20-0.14:160.06:565:46First Quarter16Thu
17Fri10:361.311:061.24:16-0.15:100.06:555:48Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:301.311:581.35:11-0.16:020.06:545:49Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:191.46:04-0.16:490.06:535:50Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:451.31:031.46:52-0.17:31-0.16:515:51Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:271.41:441.57:37-0.28:09-0.16:505:52Full Moon21Tue
22Wed2:061.42:211.58:19-0.28:45-0.26:495:53Full Moon22Wed
23Thu2:421.52:581.58:58-0.29:19-0.26:485:54Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:171.63:331.59:37-0.29:53-0.26:465:55Full Moon24Fri
25Sat3:531.64:101.510:17-0.210:29-0.26:455:56Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:311.64:501.510:58-0.211:09-0.26:435:57Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:131.75:341.511:43-0.111:54-0.26:425:58Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:581.76:221.412:34-0.16:415:59Third Quarter28Tue
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 7:21 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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