Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 54m at 6:32 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Mar 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:111.41:311.57:230.07:580.06:386:01Full Moon1Tue
2Wed1:531.52:091.58:05-0.18:320.06:376:02Full Moon2Wed
3Thu2:301.52:441.58:43-0.19:02-0.16:366:03Full Moon3Thu
4Fri3:041.63:181.59:19-0.19:31-0.16:346:04Full Moon4Fri
5Sat3:361.63:501.59:55-0.110:00-0.16:336:05Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:071.64:231.410:300.010:300.06:316:06Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:391.74:571.411:070.011:050.06:306:07Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:141.75:341.411:460.111:440.06:286:08Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:551.76:161.312:300.16:276:09Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:431.67:071.312:320.01:220.26:256:10Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:391.68:081.31:280.12:240.26:246:11Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:451.69:211.32:340.13:330.26:226:12Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:591.610:371.43:470.14:430.26:216:13Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:111.711:451.65:000.05:470.16:196:14Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:131.76:080.06:450.06:186:15Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:431.71:091.87:10-0.17:36-0.16:166:16New Moon16Wed
17Thu1:371.92:021.98:06-0.28:23-0.26:156:17New Moon17Thu
18Fri2:272.02:521.88:59-0.29:08-0.26:136:18New Moon18Fri
19Sat3:152.13:411.89:50-0.29:53-0.26:126:18New Moon19Sat
20Sun4:022.14:291.710:41-0.210:37-0.26:106:19Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:502.05:181.611:32-0.111:24-0.16:086:20Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:381.96:081.612:240.16:076:21Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:281.87:011.512:140.11:180.26:056:22First Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:211.77:581.41:090.22:150.36:046:23First Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:211.69:001.42:080.23:120.46:026:24First Quarter25Fri
26Sat9:271.510:041.43:100.34:100.46:016:25First Quarter26Sat
27Sun10:301.511:041.54:120.35:040.45:596:26Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:251.511:561.65:110.35:530.35:586:27Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:131.66:050.36:370.35:566:28Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:411.712:551.66:540.37:150.25:556:29Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:211.71:351.77:380.27:500.25:536:30Full Moon31Thu
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 9:44 pm — 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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