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 6h 16m 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 - Mar 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:171.48:451.22:050.12:590.26:396:01Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu9:231.49:541.23:070.14:040.26:376:02Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:321.511:021.34:150.05:080.16:366:03Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:351.55:220.06:070.06:346:04Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:031.512:311.66:26-0.17:00-0.16:336:05Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:571.61:231.77:24-0.27:49-0.26:326:06New Moon6Mon
7Tue1:481.82:131.88:17-0.38:35-0.36:306:07New Moon7Tue
8Wed2:371.93:021.89:09-0.39:20-0.36:296:08New Moon8Wed
9Thu3:262.03:521.710:01-0.310:06-0.36:276:09Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:152.04:431.710:53-0.310:54-0.36:266:10Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:052.05:351.611:48-0.211:45-0.26:246:11Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:571.96:301.512:46-0.16:236:12First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:531.87:301.412:42-0.11:470.16:216:12First Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:561.78:351.41:430.02:510.26:206:13First Quarter14Tue
15Wed9:071.69:441.42:500.13:560.26:186:14First Quarter15Wed
16Thu10:181.510:501.43:570.14:570.26:166:15Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:221.511:481.55:030.15:520.26:156:16Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:141.66:030.16:410.26:136:17Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:381.612:591.66:550.17:230.16:126:18Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:221.71:391.67:410.17:590.16:106:19Full Moon20Mon
21Tue2:021.72:161.68:220.18:320.06:096:20Full Moon21Tue
22Wed2:381.82:521.68:590.19:030.16:076:21Full Moon22Wed
23Thu3:111.83:261.69:340.19:320.16:066:22Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:421.84:001.610:080.110:020.16:046:23Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:131.84:341.510:420.210:340.16:036:24Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:451.85:081.511:170.211:100.26:016:25Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:211.85:451.511:550.311:520.26:006:26Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:021.86:261.412:390.35:586:27Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:501.77:161.412:400.31:310.45:566:28Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:461.78:171.51:380.32:290.45:556:29Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri8:501.79:271.52:420.33:310.45:536:30Third 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 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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