Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 01m at 7:48 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:23 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Mar 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:251.83:491.79:53-0.410:06-0.36:406:00New Moon1Sun
2Mon4:111.84:351.610:42-0.310:46-0.36:386:01Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:561.85:191.511:30-0.211:27-0.26:376:02Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:391.76:041.412:18-0.16:356:03Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:231.66:501.312:10-0.11:070.16:346:04First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:091.57:401.312:560.01:570.26:326:05First Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:001.58:361.21:460.12:500.26:316:06First Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:581.49:381.22:410.23:460.36:296:07First Quarter8Sun
9Mon10:021.410:401.33:400.24:430.36:286:08Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:041.411:351.34:400.25:380.36:266:09Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:571.55:380.26:270.26:256:10Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:241.412:431.56:300.17:100.16:236:11Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:071.51:241.67:170.07:470.16:226:12Full Moon13Fri
14Sat1:461.62:021.68:010.08:210.06:206:13Full Moon14Sat
15Sun2:221.72:381.68:420.08:540.06:196:14Full Moon15Sun
16Mon2:571.83:131.69:220.09:27-0.16:176:15Full Moon16Mon
17Tue3:331.83:501.610:020.010:03-0.16:166:16Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:111.94:301.610:430.010:420.06:146:17Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:521.95:141.511:280.111:270.06:136:18Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:371.96:021.512:180.16:116:19Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:291.86:581.512:190.11:150.26:106:20Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:281.78:041.41:200.12:210.26:086:21Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:381.79:211.42:290.23:320.36:076:22Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue9:551.710:371.53:440.24:410.26:056:22Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:081.711:431.64:570.15:440.26:036:23Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:101.86:050.16:400.16:026:24Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:401.81:051.87:050.07:290.06:006:25Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:311.91:541.88:00-0.18:13-0.15:596:26New Moon28Sat
29Sun2:172.02:401.88:50-0.18:54-0.15:576:27New Moon29Sun
30Mon3:012.13:241.89:36-0.19:330.05:566:28New Moon30Mon
31Tue3:432.14:071.710:200.010:110.05:546:29Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 10:35 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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