Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 4:08 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 14m at 9:49 am (1.7 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 - Oct 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:342.12:542.18:540.49:140.47:036:51New Moon1Sun
2Mon3:112.13:302.29:300.39:540.47:046:50New Moon2Mon
3Tue3:472.14:072.210:060.310:330.47:056:48New Moon3Tue
4Wed4:242.14:462.210:430.311:140.47:066:47Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:042.15:282.211:240.311:590.47:076:45Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:472.06:142.212:090.37:076:43Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:362.07:062.212:480.51:010.37:086:42Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:301.98:032.11:450.52:010.47:096:40First Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:331.99:092.12:490.53:060.47:106:39First Quarter9Mon
10Tue9:431.910:202.03:550.54:160.47:116:38First Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:571.911:312.15:010.45:250.37:126:36Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:042.06:040.46:310.37:136:35Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:342.11:032.17:020.37:310.27:146:33Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:302.11:562.27:540.28:270.17:156:32Full Moon14Sat
15Sun2:212.12:452.28:430.19:180.17:166:30Full Moon15Sun
16Mon3:092.13:312.39:280.110:060.17:176:29Full Moon16Mon
17Tue3:552.14:162.210:110.110:510.27:186:27Full Moon17Tue
18Wed4:392.04:592.210:530.111:350.37:196:26Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:231.95:422.111:340.27:206:25Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:071.96:252.012:190.312:170.37:216:23Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:521.87:101.91:030.41:020.37:226:22Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:401.77:571.81:500.51:500.47:236:21Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:311.78:491.72:390.52:420.47:246:19Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue9:261.69:461.73:310.53:370.57:256:18Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:241.610:451.74:230.54:330.57:266:17Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:211.711:401.75:140.55:290.47:276:16Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:121.76:030.46:240.47:286:14Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:301.712:571.86:490.37:150.37:296:13Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:161.812:391.96:320.27:020.26:305:12Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:571.81:192.07:140.17:470.26:315:11New Moon30Mon
31Tue1:381.81:592.07:550.18:300.16:325:10New Moon31Tue
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 12:58 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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