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 2h 58m 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 - Oct 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:221.810:592.14:380.74:460.57:036:51Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:361.95:460.65:560.47:046:50Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:092.112:412.06:490.57:020.37:056:48Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:102.21:392.27:450.38:030.27:056:47Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:052.32:322.38:350.28:580.27:066:45New Moon5Wed
6Thu2:562.33:212.39:220.29:500.17:076:44New Moon6Thu
7Fri3:452.24:092.410:070.110:410.27:086:42New Moon7Fri
8Sat4:322.24:572.410:510.211:300.27:096:41Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:192.15:442.311:350.27:106:39Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:072.06:322.212:190.312:210.37:116:38Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:551.97:222.11:100.41:100.47:126:36Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:461.88:152.02:020.52:030.47:136:35First Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:411.79:121.92:570.63:000.57:146:33First Quarter13Thu
14Fri9:411.710:131.83:530.73:580.57:156:32First Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:431.711:131.84:480.64:560.57:166:31First Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:421.75:410.65:520.57:176:29Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:061.812:331.86:290.56:440.57:186:28Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:541.91:181.87:130.57:320.47:196:26Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:371.91:581.97:530.48:170.37:206:25Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:161.92:342.08:290.38:580.37:216:24Full Moon20Thu
21Fri2:531.93:082.09:040.29:370.37:226:22Full Moon21Fri
22Sat3:291.93:432.19:380.210:150.37:236:21Full Moon22Sat
23Sun4:041.94:182.110:140.210:540.37:246:20Full Moon23Sun
24Mon4:411.84:572.110:520.211:340.37:256:18Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:211.85:402.011:340.27:266:17Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:061.76:282.012:190.412:210.27:276:16Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:561.77:221.91:110.41:160.27:286:15Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:541.78:231.92:120.42:190.37:296:13Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:021.69:321.83:180.43:280.37:306:12Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun9:151.79:461.83:250.43:390.26:315:11Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon10:261.710:541.84:280.34:480.26:325:10Waning Crescent31Mon
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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