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 4h 05m 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 - Jun 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:101.97:461.61:010.51:480.55:468:24Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:541.98:331.61:490.52:320.55:458:25Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:411.89:241.72:410.63:170.55:458:26Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:331.810:171.73:360.64:020.45:458:26Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun10:271.711:091.84:340.64:480.45:448:27Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon11:221.75:330.65:360.35:448:28Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:001.912:151.76:310.56:250.35:448:28Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:472.01:061.77:260.47:150.25:448:29Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:342.21:551.88:180.48:050.25:448:29New Moon9Thu
10Fri2:202.22:451.89:080.38:550.15:438:30New Moon10Fri
11Sat3:082.33:361.89:570.39:460.15:438:30New Moon11Sat
12Sun3:572.34:281.910:460.210:390.15:438:31New Moon12Sun
13Mon4:492.35:241.911:380.211:340.25:438:31Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:432.26:221.912:320.25:438:32Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:392.27:211.912:330.21:290.25:438:32Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:382.18:231.91:370.32:260.25:438:32First Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:382.09:272.02:420.33:220.25:438:33First Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:411.910:302.03:490.44:170.25:448:33First Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:451.911:302.14:540.45:110.25:448:33Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:451.85:570.46:030.25:448:34Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:252.112:411.86:570.46:550.25:448:34Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:152.21:321.87:520.47:430.25:448:34Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:022.22:191.88:410.48:300.25:448:34Full Moon23Thu
24Fri2:452.23:041.89:260.49:130.35:458:35Full Moon24Fri
25Sat3:262.23:471.810:060.49:540.35:458:35Full Moon25Sat
26Sun4:062.14:291.810:440.410:320.35:458:35Full Moon26Sun
27Mon4:442.15:091.811:210.411:100.45:468:35Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:222.15:491.711:570.411:490.45:468:35Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:002.06:291.712:330.45:478:35Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:382.07:081.712:290.51:100.45:478:35Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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