Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 8:47 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 18m at 1:57 am (2.3 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 - Jan 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:441.26:001.312:02-0.37:244:58Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:311.26:481.212:32-0.312:56-0.37:244:59Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:241.37:411.21:20-0.31:55-0.27:244:59Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:221.38:421.12:12-0.42:58-0.27:245:00Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun9:251.39:501.13:09-0.44:06-0.27:245:01Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:301.410:591.14:11-0.45:15-0.37:245:02Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:341.55:16-0.46:21-0.37:245:03Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:041.112:351.56:20-0.57:21-0.47:245:04Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:041.21:341.57:21-0.58:17-0.47:245:05New Moon9Thu
10Fri2:001.22:291.68:18-0.69:08-0.47:245:06New Moon10Fri
11Sat2:531.23:221.59:12-0.69:57-0.47:245:07New Moon11Sat
12Sun3:451.34:131.510:04-0.610:43-0.47:245:08Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:351.35:021.410:55-0.511:28-0.47:235:09Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:251.35:481.311:47-0.47:235:10Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:141.36:341.212:12-0.312:39-0.37:235:11Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:021.27:201.112:56-0.31:32-0.27:225:12First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:511.28:101.01:39-0.32:25-0.17:225:13First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:421.29:041.02:24-0.23:19-0.17:225:14First Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:361.110:010.93:12-0.24:13-0.17:215:15First Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:301.110:581.04:03-0.25:08-0.17:215:16Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:231.211:501.04:55-0.26:01-0.17:205:17Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:121.25:48-0.26:51-0.17:195:18Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:381.012:581.36:38-0.37:36-0.27:195:20Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:221.11:411.37:25-0.38:17-0.27:185:21Full Moon24Fri
25Sat2:021.12:211.48:09-0.48:54-0.37:185:22Full Moon25Sat
26Sun2:411.23:001.48:51-0.49:30-0.37:175:23Full Moon26Sun
27Mon3:191.23:381.49:32-0.410:05-0.37:165:24Full Moon27Mon
28Tue3:591.34:161.410:15-0.410:42-0.47:155:25Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:401.34:561.410:59-0.411:21-0.47:155:26Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:231.45:401.311:47-0.37:145:27Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:101.46:281.312:05-0.412:40-0.37:135:29Third Quarter31Fri
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 5:22 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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