Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 27m at 8:47 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:23 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Aug 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:392.34:002.010:160.410:160.36:108:17Full Moon1Thu
2Fri4:252.34:472.010:570.411:020.46:118:16Full Moon2Fri
3Sat5:072.25:332.011:370.411:470.56:128:15Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:482.16:162.012:140.46:128:14Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:282.06:582.012:320.612:510.56:138:13Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:082.07:402.01:170.71:280.56:148:12Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:501.98:242.02:030.72:080.56:158:11Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:361.89:111.92:530.82:510.66:168:10Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:281.810:031.93:460.83:380.66:178:09Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:261.711:012.04:430.84:300.66:188:08Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun11:261.711:582.05:420.85:250.66:198:06Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:221.76:400.86:210.56:208:05Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:522.11:131.87:320.77:160.56:208:04Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:402.22:001.98:200.78:080.46:218:03New Moon14Wed
15Thu2:252.22:452.09:030.68:570.46:228:01New Moon15Thu
16Fri3:082.33:302.19:430.59:440.36:238:00New Moon16Fri
17Sat3:502.34:152.210:230.410:310.36:247:59New Moon17Sat
18Sun4:332.35:012.211:040.311:200.46:257:57Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:172.35:492.311:460.36:267:56Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:042.26:382.312:110.412:320.36:277:55Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:542.27:302.31:060.51:210.36:277:53First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:482.18:272.32:060.52:150.46:287:52First Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:482.09:312.23:100.63:150.46:297:51First Quarter23Fri
24Sat9:561.910:402.24:180.74:190.56:307:49First Quarter24Sat
25Sun11:071.911:502.25:260.75:250.56:317:48Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:151.96:320.76:310.56:327:46Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:532.21:152.07:320.67:320.46:337:45Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:492.32:082.08:240.68:270.46:347:43Full Moon28Wed
29Thu2:382.32:572.19:100.59:160.46:347:42Full Moon29Thu
30Fri3:212.33:412.19:500.510:000.46:357:40Full Moon30Fri
31Sat4:012.24:232.110:260.510:420.56:367:39Full Moon31Sat
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 11:35 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 1% 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 (1% 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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