Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 2:31 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 54m at 8:03 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Oct 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:591.911:372.15:080.65:290.47:036:52Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:072.06:120.56:350.37:046:50Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:402.21:082.27:110.37:370.27:056:48Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:372.32:032.38:050.28:350.27:056:47Full Moon4Thu
5Fri2:312.32:552.48:560.19:290.17:066:45Full Moon5Fri
6Sat3:222.33:462.49:450.110:210.17:076:44Full Moon6Sat
7Sun4:132.34:362.410:320.111:120.27:086:42Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:032.25:262.411:200.17:096:41Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:532.16:172.312:040.212:090.27:106:39Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:452.07:102.112:580.31:010.37:116:38Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:381.98:052.01:530.41:550.47:126:36Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri8:351.89:031.92:500.52:530.47:136:35Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat9:351.810:041.93:470.63:520.57:146:33Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun10:361.811:041.84:430.64:500.57:156:32Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon11:341.811:581.85:360.65:450.57:166:31Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:261.86:250.56:380.47:176:29Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:471.91:121.97:100.47:260.47:186:28Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:311.91:541.97:510.48:100.37:196:26Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:111.92:322.08:290.38:510.37:206:25New Moon19Fri
20Sat2:491.93:072.09:040.39:300.37:216:24New Moon20Sat
21Sun3:241.93:412.09:380.210:070.37:226:22New Moon21Sun
22Mon3:591.94:152.010:120.210:430.37:236:21New Moon22Mon
23Tue4:331.84:512.010:470.211:210.37:246:20Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:101.85:312.011:260.27:256:18Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:501.86:142.012:020.312:090.27:266:17Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:351.77:031.912:480.412:580.27:276:16Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:271.77:581.91:400.41:550.37:286:15First Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:261.78:001.91:400.42:000.36:295:13First Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:341.79:091.82:440.33:080.36:305:12First Quarter29Mon
30Tue9:461.810:181.93:480.34:170.26:315:11Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed10:531.911:221.94:490.25:240.16:325:10Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 11:17 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 42% 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 (42% 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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