Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:20 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 08m at 7:00 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Feb 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:451.33:041.48:59-0.49:33-0.37:135:29Full Moon1Fri
2Sat3:251.33:421.49:38-0.410:08-0.37:125:30Full Moon2Sat
3Sun4:031.34:181.410:15-0.310:41-0.37:115:31Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:401.34:541.310:51-0.311:13-0.27:105:33Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:161.35:301.311:28-0.211:47-0.27:095:34Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:511.36:071.212:08-0.27:085:35Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:291.36:471.212:24-0.212:51-0.17:075:36Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:101.37:311.11:05-0.21:39-0.17:065:37Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:581.38:231.11:51-0.12:330.07:055:38Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:541.39:221.12:44-0.13:310.07:045:39Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:561.310:261.13:42-0.14:340.07:035:40Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:591.411:271.24:44-0.25:36-0.17:025:42Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:581.55:47-0.36:34-0.27:015:43Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:241.312:531.66:46-0.37:27-0.36:595:44Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:171.41:451.77:42-0.48:17-0.46:585:45New Moon15Fri
16Sat2:091.62:361.78:35-0.59:05-0.46:575:46New Moon16Sat
17Sun3:001.63:261.79:27-0.59:52-0.56:565:47New Moon17Sun
18Mon3:511.74:181.710:20-0.510:41-0.56:555:48Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:421.75:101.711:14-0.511:31-0.46:535:49Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:341.76:041.612:11-0.46:525:50Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:281.77:001.512:24-0.41:11-0.36:515:51First Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:261.68:001.41:20-0.32:13-0.26:495:52First Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:291.69:051.32:19-0.23:17-0.16:485:53First Quarter23Sat
24Sun9:351.510:111.33:21-0.24:20-0.16:475:55First Quarter24Sun
25Mon10:421.511:121.34:23-0.15:210.06:455:56Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:421.55:25-0.16:160.06:445:57Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:071.412:341.56:22-0.17:06-0.16:435:58Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:571.51:201.57:13-0.27:49-0.16:415:59Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:411.52:011.57:58-0.28:28-0.16:406:00Full Moon29Fri
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 10:10 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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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