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 3h 39m 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 - Apr 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:071.88:561.62:030.23:060.25:526:30First Quarter1Thu
2Fri9:201.810:081.63:130.24:120.25:516:31First Quarter2Fri
3Sat10:341.811:141.74:230.25:150.25:496:32Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:391.85:310.16:120.25:486:33Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:121.812:351.86:320.17:030.15:466:34Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:031.91:251.87:270.07:490.15:456:35Full Moon6Tue
7Wed1:492.02:101.88:170.08:300.05:436:36Full Moon7Wed
8Thu2:322.02:521.89:010.09:070.15:426:37Full Moon8Thu
9Fri3:132.13:321.89:430.19:430.15:406:38Full Moon9Fri
10Sat3:512.04:121.710:220.110:180.25:396:39Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:282.04:511.711:000.210:540.25:376:39Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:041.95:311.611:380.311:310.35:366:40Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:421.96:121.612:170.45:346:41Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:221.86:561.512:130.41:000.45:336:42Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:071.87:451.51:000.41:480.45:326:43Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:591.78:401.51:530.52:400.55:306:44Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:571.79:401.62:500.53:340.55:296:45Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:591.710:371.63:510.44:280.45:276:46Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:561.711:291.84:520.45:190.35:266:47Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:491.85:500.36:070.35:256:48Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:171.912:371.86:450.36:540.25:236:49Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:022.01:231.97:360.27:390.15:226:50New Moon22Thu
23Fri1:462.22:101.98:240.18:240.05:216:51New Moon23Fri
24Sat2:312.22:571.99:120.19:090.05:196:52New Moon24Sat
25Sun4:172.34:471.911:010.110:580.06:187:53Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:062.35:391.911:520.111:490.16:177:54Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:582.26:351.812:480.26:157:54Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:532.17:351.812:460.11:480.26:147:55Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:532.18:401.81:490.22:500.36:137:56First Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:592.09:491.82:560.33:530.36:127:57First Quarter30Fri
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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