Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:11 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 28m at 9:40 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - May 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:552.07:321.712:470.31:410.46:117:58Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:411.98:231.71:370.42:290.46:107:59First Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:301.89:181.72:290.53:180.46:098:00First Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:231.710:141.73:230.54:060.56:078:01First Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:201.711:101.74:190.54:550.46:068:02First Quarter5Sat
6Sun11:171.75:160.55:430.46:058:03Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:011.812:111.76:110.56:290.46:048:04Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:471.912:591.77:040.47:130.36:038:04Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:292.01:431.87:530.47:550.36:028:05Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:092.02:251.88:390.38:360.26:018:06Full Moon10Thu
11Fri2:472.13:061.89:220.39:170.26:008:07Full Moon11Fri
12Sat3:262.23:471.810:040.29:580.25:598:08Full Moon12Sat
13Sun4:062.24:301.810:460.210:420.25:588:09Full Moon13Sun
14Mon4:492.25:161.811:300.211:290.25:578:10Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:352.26:061.812:180.25:568:11Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:252.17:001.812:210.21:100.25:568:12Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:192.17:591.81:190.32:060.35:558:13Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:172.09:021.92:220.33:050.25:548:13Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:212.010:091.93:290.44:040.25:538:14Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:291.911:152.04:370.35:030.25:528:15Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon11:351.95:440.36:000.25:528:16Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:152.112:361.96:480.36:550.15:518:17Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:102.21:311.97:470.27:470.15:508:18Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:012.22:231.98:410.28:360.15:508:18New Moon24Thu
25Fri2:492.33:121.99:310.29:230.15:498:19New Moon25Fri
26Sat3:342.33:591.910:170.210:070.15:498:20New Moon26Sat
27Sun4:182.24:451.911:010.210:500.25:488:21New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:002.15:301.811:430.311:320.35:478:22Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:422.16:151.812:250.35:478:22Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:232.07:011.812:160.41:070.45:478:23Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:051.97:471.71:010.41:490.45:468:24Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 12:55 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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