Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 11:28 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 12m at 5:13 pm (2.0 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 - Oct 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:032.12:212.18:230.58:420.47:036:51Full Moon1Fri
2Sat2:422.12:592.19:010.49:250.37:046:50Full Moon2Sat
3Sun3:202.23:372.29:370.310:060.37:056:48Full Moon3Sun
4Mon3:592.14:172.310:150.210:490.37:066:46Full Moon4Mon
5Tue4:392.14:592.310:550.211:340.47:076:45Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:232.15:452.311:390.27:086:43Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:102.06:342.212:230.412:280.37:086:42Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:031.97:302.21:180.51:240.37:096:40Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:031.98:322.12:210.52:260.47:106:39Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:101.89:442.03:290.53:350.47:116:37Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon10:251.810:592.04:370.54:460.47:126:36Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue11:361.95:430.55:540.37:136:35Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:072.012:382.06:420.46:580.37:146:33Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:062.11:332.17:360.37:560.27:156:32Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:582.12:222.18:240.28:480.27:166:30New Moon15Fri
16Sat2:452.13:082.29:080.29:360.27:176:29New Moon16Sat
17Sun3:282.03:512.29:480.210:200.27:186:27New Moon17Sun
18Mon4:102.04:322.210:270.211:020.37:196:26New Moon18Mon
19Tue4:511.95:122.111:040.211:420.37:206:25Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:311.85:522.011:420.37:216:23Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:121.86:321.912:220.412:210.37:226:22Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:541.77:151.91:040.51:040.47:236:21Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:401.68:021.81:490.51:520.47:246:19First Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:301.68:551.72:390.62:440.57:256:18First Quarter24Sun
25Mon9:261.59:541.73:320.63:400.57:266:17First Quarter25Mon
26Tue10:261.610:541.74:270.54:390.47:276:16First Quarter26Tue
27Wed11:241.611:491.75:190.55:370.47:286:14Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:151.76:090.46:330.37:296:13Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:391.81:011.86:550.37:250.27:306:12Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:241.81:441.97:390.28:140.27:316:11Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun1:061.81:262.07:210.18:000.16:325:10Full Moon31Sun
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 8:20 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 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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