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 04m at 11:22 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:091.52:311.98:24-0.49:15-0.37:054:48Full Moon1Wed
2Thu2:591.53:221.89:15-0.410:06-0.37:064:47Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:521.54:151.810:07-0.410:59-0.37:074:47Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:471.55:111.711:04-0.411:57-0.27:084:47Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:451.46:101.612:04-0.37:094:47Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:461.47:121.512:57-0.21:09-0.37:104:47Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:511.48:171.41:57-0.22:16-0.27:114:47Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:571.49:231.42:56-0.23:22-0.27:114:47Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu10:011.410:261.33:53-0.24:27-0.27:124:47Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:011.511:231.34:48-0.25:28-0.27:134:47Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:541.55:40-0.36:24-0.27:144:47Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:141.312:411.56:29-0.37:14-0.27:154:48Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:001.31:251.57:14-0.37:59-0.27:154:48New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:441.32:051.57:56-0.38:39-0.27:164:48New Moon14Tue
15Wed2:251.32:441.58:36-0.39:17-0.27:174:48New Moon15Wed
16Thu3:041.33:211.59:13-0.39:52-0.27:174:49New Moon16Thu
17Fri3:421.23:581.49:49-0.310:27-0.27:184:49Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:191.24:351.410:25-0.311:02-0.27:194:49Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:561.25:131.411:03-0.211:39-0.17:194:50Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:331.15:521.311:43-0.27:204:50Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:121.16:331.312:18-0.112:28-0.27:204:51First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:551.17:181.21:00-0.21:17-0.17:214:51First Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:431.28:081.21:45-0.22:12-0.17:214:52First Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:371.29:031.12:33-0.23:11-0.17:224:52First Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:351.310:031.13:25-0.34:12-0.17:224:53Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:341.411:031.24:20-0.35:15-0.27:234:53Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:321.55:17-0.46:15-0.37:234:54Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:011.212:271.56:15-0.57:13-0.47:234:55Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:561.31:221.67:12-0.68:07-0.47:234:55Full Moon29Wed
30Thu1:501.32:151.68:07-0.69:00-0.57:244:56Full Moon30Thu
31Fri2:441.43:101.79:02-0.79:54-0.57:244:57Full Moon31Fri
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 2:17 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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