Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 51m at 10:32 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:43 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Sep 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:231.910:032.13:430.83:490.56:377:38Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri10:331.911:142.24:530.84:550.56:377:37Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:461.96:030.76:040.46:387:35Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:222.312:522.07:080.67:110.46:397:34Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:242.31:522.28:060.58:120.36:407:32New Moon5Mon
6Tue2:202.42:472.38:580.49:090.26:417:31New Moon6Tue
7Wed3:132.53:402.39:470.310:030.26:427:29New Moon7Wed
8Thu4:042.44:322.410:340.210:560.26:437:28New Moon8Thu
9Fri4:542.45:222.411:200.211:490.36:437:26Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:442.36:132.412:060.36:447:24Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:342.27:042.312:440.412:550.46:457:23Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:252.07:572.21:390.51:460.46:467:21First Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:191.98:542.12:370.62:400.56:477:20First Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:161.99:552.13:360.73:360.66:487:18First Quarter14Wed
15Thu10:181.810:572.04:340.84:350.66:497:17First Quarter15Thu
16Fri11:201.811:552.05:310.85:330.66:507:15Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:171.96:250.86:280.66:507:13Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:462.11:071.97:140.77:180.66:517:12Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:312.11:522.07:570.68:040.56:527:10Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:122.22:322.08:360.68:450.56:537:09Full Moon20Tue
21Wed2:502.23:092.19:110.59:240.56:547:07Full Moon21Wed
22Thu3:262.23:432.19:430.510:010.56:557:06Full Moon22Thu
23Fri4:002.24:152.110:140.410:380.56:567:04Full Moon23Fri
24Sat4:332.14:482.210:460.411:140.56:567:02Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:072.15:232.211:190.411:520.66:577:01Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:432.06:022.211:570.46:586:59Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:242.06:462.212:340.612:400.46:596:58Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:101.97:372.11:230.71:300.57:006:56Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:041.98:362.12:210.72:290.57:016:55Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri9:081.89:442.13:270.73:350.57:026:53Third 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 1:37 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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