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 3h 24m at 4:11 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:421.56:091.512:14-0.57:135:29Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:361.57:041.412:33-0.51:13-0.47:125:31First Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:331.48:021.31:26-0.42:14-0.37:115:32First Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:321.49:021.22:22-0.33:14-0.27:105:33First Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:351.310:041.23:19-0.34:15-0.27:095:34First Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:361.311:031.24:16-0.25:13-0.17:085:35Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:331.311:561.25:14-0.26:07-0.17:075:36Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:231.36:08-0.26:56-0.27:065:37Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:451.31:081.46:57-0.37:40-0.27:055:38Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:301.31:491.47:42-0.38:19-0.27:045:40Full Moon10Sat
11Sun2:111.32:271.48:22-0.38:54-0.27:035:41Full Moon11Sun
12Mon2:491.43:041.48:59-0.39:27-0.27:015:42Full Moon12Mon
13Tue3:241.43:381.49:35-0.39:58-0.27:005:43Full Moon13Tue
14Wed3:581.44:121.410:11-0.310:29-0.26:595:44Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:301.44:451.410:47-0.211:02-0.26:585:45Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:041.45:201.311:24-0.211:37-0.26:575:46Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:401.45:591.312:06-0.16:565:47Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:221.56:421.312:18-0.212:52-0.16:545:48Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:101.57:331.31:05-0.21:450.06:535:49Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:051.58:341.21:59-0.12:450.06:525:51Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed9:091.59:431.33:01-0.13:510.06:505:52Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu10:191.510:531.34:08-0.25:00-0.16:495:53Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:261.611:581.55:18-0.26:05-0.16:485:54Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:281.76:24-0.37:04-0.36:475:55Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:581.61:261.87:25-0.47:58-0.36:455:56New Moon25Sun
26Mon1:531.72:201.88:21-0.48:48-0.46:445:57New Moon26Mon
27Tue2:451.83:121.89:15-0.59:37-0.46:425:58New Moon27Tue
28Wed3:361.84:041.810:07-0.510:24-0.46:415:59Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 7:00 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 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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