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 2h 23m 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 - Mar 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:201.76:511.412:16-0.21:04-0.16:396:00First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:151.77:511.41:10-0.22:060.06:386:01First Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:171.69:001.42:12-0.13:140.06:366:02First Quarter3Wed
4Thu9:291.610:141.43:19-0.14:240.06:356:03Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:431.611:231.44:30-0.15:310.06:336:04Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:511.65:39-0.16:32-0.16:326:05Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:241.512:511.76:42-0.27:27-0.16:316:06Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:181.61:441.77:39-0.28:15-0.26:296:07Full Moon8Mon
9Tue2:081.72:321.78:31-0.38:58-0.26:286:08Full Moon9Tue
10Wed2:541.83:171.79:19-0.29:39-0.26:266:09Full Moon10Wed
11Thu3:381.84:001.710:04-0.210:17-0.16:256:10Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:211.84:411.610:47-0.110:55-0.16:236:11Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:011.85:221.511:300.011:320.06:226:12Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:411.76:031.512:120.16:206:13Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:211.76:471.412:120.112:550.26:186:14Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:041.67:351.412:550.11:420.26:176:15Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:521.58:281.31:430.22:320.36:156:16Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu8:481.59:281.32:360.33:270.36:146:17Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri9:491.510:281.43:340.34:230.36:126:18Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat10:501.511:231.44:330.35:190.36:116:19Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:441.65:310.26:090.26:096:20Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:121.512:331.76:260.16:550.26:086:21Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:551.61:161.77:160.17:360.16:066:22New Moon23Tue
24Wed1:361.81:581.88:020.08:160.06:056:23New Moon24Wed
25Thu2:171.92:391.88:470.08:55-0.16:036:24New Moon25Thu
26Fri2:582.03:221.89:31-0.19:36-0.16:026:25New Moon26Fri
27Sat3:402.04:071.810:170.010:19-0.16:006:26Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:252.04:541.811:050.011:06-0.15:586:26Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:132.05:461.711:580.111:590.05:576:27Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:042.06:421.612:560.15:556:28First Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:021.97:451.612:580.11:590.25:546:29First Quarter31Wed
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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