Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:48 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 20m at 12:56 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Aug 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:171.97:552.01:290.61:430.46:098:18First Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:021.98:452.12:200.72:300.46:108:17First Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:541.89:432.13:180.73:230.46:118:16First Quarter3Mon
4Tue9:571.810:482.14:220.74:240.46:128:15Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:071.811:562.25:310.75:300.46:138:14Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:181.86:410.76:380.46:148:13Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:012.31:241.97:450.67:440.36:158:12Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:012.32:242.08:430.48:450.26:168:10Full Moon8Sat
9Sun2:572.43:212.19:350.39:420.26:168:09Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:502.44:162.210:240.310:370.26:178:08Full Moon10Mon
11Tue4:412.45:092.211:110.211:320.36:188:07Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:322.36:012.311:570.26:198:06Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:222.26:532.312:270.312:440.36:208:04Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:112.17:452.21:240.51:320.36:218:03Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:032.08:392.22:220.62:210.46:228:02Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:571.99:372.13:210.73:140.56:238:01Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:551.810:372.14:200.74:080.56:237:59Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:561.811:372.05:180.85:050.66:247:58Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:551.86:150.86:010.66:257:57Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:322.012:491.87:080.86:550.66:267:55Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:212.11:381.97:560.77:440.56:277:54Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:042.12:221.98:370.68:280.56:287:53New Moon22Sat
23Sun2:432.23:032.09:150.69:080.56:297:51New Moon23Sun
24Mon3:192.23:402.09:480.59:460.56:307:50New Moon24Mon
25Tue3:532.24:152.110:190.510:230.56:317:48New Moon25Tue
26Wed4:262.24:482.110:480.511:000.56:317:47Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:582.15:212.111:180.511:380.66:327:46Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:322.15:572.211:510.56:337:44Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:082.06:372.212:180.612:280.56:347:43Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:492.07:232.21:030.71:110.56:357:41First Quarter30Sun
31Mon7:351.98:162.21:540.72:020.56:367:40First Quarter31Mon
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 4:22 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 11% 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 (11% 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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