Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 1:44 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 02m at 7:14 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Dec 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:031.512:311.86:21-0.37:10-0.37:054:48Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:571.51:221.87:14-0.48:03-0.37:064:48Full Moon2Sun
3Mon1:481.52:111.88:03-0.48:52-0.37:074:47Full Moon3Mon
4Tue2:361.52:581.88:50-0.49:37-0.37:084:47Full Moon4Tue
5Wed3:221.53:431.79:35-0.410:22-0.27:094:47Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:081.44:271.610:19-0.311:05-0.27:094:47Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:541.45:111.511:04-0.211:48-0.17:104:47Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:391.35:551.411:50-0.27:114:47Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:251.36:391.312:31-0.112:37-0.17:124:47Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:131.27:261.31:16-0.11:270.07:134:47Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:041.28:181.22:01-0.12:190.07:144:47Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:571.29:131.22:48-0.13:130.07:144:47Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:511.210:091.13:36-0.14:090.07:154:48Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:431.311:031.24:25-0.15:050.07:164:48Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:321.311:521.25:14-0.25:58-0.17:174:48Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:181.46:02-0.26:48-0.27:174:48Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:381.21:011.56:49-0.37:35-0.27:184:49New Moon17Mon
18Tue1:211.21:431.57:35-0.48:19-0.37:194:49New Moon18Tue
19Wed2:041.32:271.68:21-0.49:02-0.37:194:50New Moon19Wed
20Thu2:471.33:111.69:06-0.59:46-0.47:204:50New Moon20Thu
21Fri3:331.33:581.69:54-0.510:32-0.47:204:50Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:211.44:461.510:44-0.511:20-0.47:214:51Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:131.45:381.511:38-0.47:214:51Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:071.46:331.412:13-0.412:37-0.47:224:52First Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:051.37:321.41:08-0.41:40-0.37:224:53First Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:071.38:361.32:06-0.42:46-0.37:224:53First Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:131.49:431.23:05-0.43:52-0.37:234:54First Quarter27Thu
28Fri10:191.410:481.24:05-0.44:58-0.37:234:54Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:201.411:481.25:04-0.46:00-0.47:234:55Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:171.56:02-0.56:57-0.47:244:56Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:421.31:081.56:56-0.57:49-0.47:244:57Full Moon31Mon
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 10:29 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 32% 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 (32% 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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