Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 19m at 12:10 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:07 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jun 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:592.32:262.08:450.28:400.05:458:25New Moon1Mon
2Tue2:522.43:212.09:400.19:340.05:458:25New Moon2Tue
3Wed3:452.44:172.010:330.110:270.05:458:26New Moon3Wed
4Thu4:382.45:121.911:270.111:220.15:458:27Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:332.36:081.912:200.25:448:27Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:272.27:051.912:180.21:150.25:448:28Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:222.18:031.91:170.32:090.35:448:29First Quarter7Sun
8Mon8:172.09:011.82:170.43:020.35:448:29First Quarter8Mon
9Tue9:141.910:001.93:180.43:530.35:438:30First Quarter9Tue
10Wed10:101.810:571.94:170.54:410.45:438:30First Quarter10Wed
11Thu11:061.711:491.95:150.55:290.35:438:31Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:591.76:100.56:150.35:438:31Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:372.012:481.77:020.56:590.35:438:31Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:212.01:341.77:500.57:420.35:438:32Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:012.12:181.78:340.48:230.35:438:32Full Moon15Mon
16Tue2:402.12:591.79:150.49:020.35:438:33Full Moon16Tue
17Wed3:172.13:381.79:530.49:400.35:438:33Full Moon17Wed
18Thu3:532.14:161.710:300.410:180.35:448:33Full Moon18Thu
19Fri4:302.14:531.711:070.410:570.35:448:34Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:072.15:321.711:440.411:390.45:448:34Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:472.16:131.812:230.45:448:34Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:282.16:581.812:240.41:050.35:448:34Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:132.07:471.91:140.41:510.35:458:34Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed8:032.08:421.92:100.52:410.35:458:35Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu8:581.99:422.03:110.53:330.25:458:35Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri10:001.910:442.14:160.54:290.25:468:35Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat11:051.911:462.25:220.45:270.25:468:35Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:101.96:290.46:270.15:468:35Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:462.31:121.97:320.37:270.15:478:35Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:432.32:101.98:310.28:240.15:478:35New Moon30Tue
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 3:08 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 (14% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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