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 1h 40m at 6:43 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 12:18 pm (1.8 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 - Nov 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:041.58:321.62:180.52:210.46:345:08Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:061.59:311.63:120.43:200.46:355:07Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:061.610:261.64:030.44:170.46:365:06Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:591.611:161.64:500.35:120.46:375:05Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:461.75:330.36:020.36:385:04Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:011.612:271.76:140.26:490.26:395:03Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:431.61:051.86:530.27:320.26:405:02New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:221.61:411.87:300.18:120.26:415:01New Moon8Tue
9Wed1:591.62:161.88:060.18:500.16:435:00New Moon9Wed
10Thu2:351.52:521.88:430.09:270.26:444:59New Moon10Thu
11Fri3:111.53:311.89:210.010:060.26:454:58Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:491.54:131.810:030.010:480.26:464:57Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:311.54:591.710:480.011:350.26:474:57Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:191.55:491.711:400.16:484:56Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:131.56:441.712:280.212:390.16:494:55First Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:141.57:441.61:260.21:450.16:504:54First Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:211.58:501.62:260.12:530.16:514:54First Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:291.69:561.53:250.04:020.16:524:53Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:341.711:001.54:220.05:080.06:534:52Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:321.811:581.65:18-0.16:10-0.16:544:52Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:261.96:12-0.27:07-0.26:564:51Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:521.61:161.97:04-0.38:00-0.26:574:51Full Moon22Tue
23Wed1:431.62:051.97:53-0.38:50-0.26:584:50Full Moon23Wed
24Thu2:311.52:541.98:42-0.39:37-0.26:594:50Full Moon24Thu
25Fri3:191.53:421.89:29-0.310:24-0.17:004:49Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:061.54:301.710:17-0.211:100.07:014:49Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:541.45:171.611:05-0.111:560.07:024:49Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:431.36:041.511:54-0.17:034:48Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:331.36:521.412:440.112:460.07:044:48Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:251.37:411.31:310.11:400.17:054:48Third Quarter30Wed
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 9:30 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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