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 : 11:22 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 29m at 4:43 am (2.3 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 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:052.05:311.711:430.111:390.15:536:30Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:491.96:171.612:300.25:516:31Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:351.87:061.512:250.21:180.35:506:32Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:241.78:001.51:150.32:080.45:486:33Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:181.68:591.52:100.43:010.45:476:34Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed9:181.610:001.53:070.43:550.45:456:35Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu10:191.610:571.54:060.44:480.45:446:36Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:151.611:481.65:040.45:380.45:426:36Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:041.75:580.36:230.35:416:37Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:321.712:481.76:480.37:040.25:396:38Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:111.81:291.87:340.27:410.25:386:39New Moon11Mon
12Tue1:481.92:081.88:170.28:170.15:366:40New Moon12Tue
13Wed2:242.02:451.88:580.28:530.15:356:41New Moon13Wed
14Thu3:002.13:241.89:380.29:310.15:336:42New Moon14Thu
15Fri3:382.14:051.710:190.210:120.15:326:43Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:202.14:501.711:040.210:580.15:306:44Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:062.15:391.711:530.311:500.25:296:45Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:562.06:351.712:480.35:286:46First Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:522.07:371.712:490.31:500.35:266:47First Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:571.98:481.71:560.32:560.35:256:48First Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:091.910:001.83:060.34:000.35:246:49First Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:211.911:061.94:180.35:020.25:226:50Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:271.95:260.25:580.25:216:51Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:042.01:251.97:280.27:500.16:207:51Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:562.12:161.98:250.18:370.16:187:52Full Moon25Mon
26Tue2:432.23:051.99:170.19:210.16:177:53Full Moon26Tue
27Wed3:282.23:501.910:050.110:020.16:167:54Full Moon27Wed
28Thu4:122.24:351.810:490.110:430.16:157:55Full Moon28Thu
29Fri4:542.25:181.811:330.211:230.26:137:56Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:352.16:021.712:150.36:127:57Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 8:02 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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