Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 09m at 11:28 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:35 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Feb 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:341.48:041.21:30-0.42:18-0.27:125:30First Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:351.49:101.22:28-0.33:25-0.27:115:31First Quarter2Tue
3Wed9:431.410:221.23:31-0.34:35-0.27:105:32Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:531.411:301.24:38-0.35:44-0.27:105:33Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:001.55:46-0.46:47-0.37:095:34Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:331.31:011.66:50-0.47:44-0.37:085:35Full Moon6Sat
7Sun1:301.41:571.67:48-0.58:35-0.47:075:36Full Moon7Sun
8Mon2:231.42:491.68:42-0.59:22-0.47:065:38Full Moon8Mon
9Tue3:131.53:381.69:33-0.510:07-0.47:045:39Full Moon9Tue
10Wed4:021.54:251.510:23-0.510:51-0.47:035:40Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:491.55:101.511:11-0.411:33-0.37:025:41Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:341.55:551.412:00-0.37:015:42Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:201.56:391.312:15-0.212:48-0.27:005:43Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:061.47:261.212:58-0.21:38-0.16:595:44Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:541.38:181.11:44-0.12:290.06:585:45Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:461.39:151.12:32-0.13:220.16:565:46Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:431.310:151.13:250.04:170.16:555:48Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu10:411.311:121.14:200.05:130.16:545:49Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:361.35:160.06:060.06:535:50Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:031.212:251.46:09-0.16:540.06:515:51Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:491.31:101.56:59-0.17:37-0.16:505:52Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:311.31:511.57:44-0.28:16-0.16:495:53New Moon22Mon
23Tue2:091.42:301.68:27-0.28:52-0.26:475:54New Moon23Tue
24Wed2:471.53:091.69:09-0.39:28-0.26:465:55New Moon24Wed
25Thu3:251.63:471.69:50-0.310:05-0.26:455:56Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:041.64:281.610:33-0.210:45-0.36:435:57Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:461.75:111.511:19-0.211:28-0.26:425:58Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:311.75:581.512:09-0.16:415:59Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 2:31 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 (7% 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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