Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 28m at 5:27 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:53 pm (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Sep 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:012.24:252.210:250.510:400.56:377:37New Moon1Fri
2Sat4:362.15:012.210:560.511:160.66:387:36Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:112.15:352.111:270.511:510.66:397:34Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:462.06:092.111:580.56:407:33Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:212.06:452.112:280.712:330.66:417:31Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:591.97:252.01:070.81:120.66:417:30First Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:391.88:122.01:530.81:580.76:427:28First Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:271.89:082.02:460.92:510.76:437:27First Quarter8Fri
9Sat9:241.710:132.03:460.93:500.76:447:25First Quarter9Sat
10Sun10:311.811:192.04:500.94:540.66:457:24Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:381.85:520.85:580.66:467:22Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:182.112:382.06:480.76:590.56:477:20Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:112.21:322.17:380.57:550.46:477:19Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:592.32:212.28:250.48:480.36:487:17Full Moon14Thu
15Fri2:462.33:092.49:090.39:390.36:497:16Full Moon15Fri
16Sat3:322.33:572.59:540.210:290.36:507:14Full Moon16Sat
17Sun4:202.34:452.510:390.211:200.36:517:13Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:102.25:352.511:260.26:527:11Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:012.26:282.412:140.412:170.36:537:09Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:562.17:252.31:120.51:120.36:537:08Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:552.08:292.22:150.62:140.46:547:06Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:001.99:402.13:220.73:210.56:557:05Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat10:101.910:532.14:280.74:290.56:567:03Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun11:191.911:592.05:320.75:350.56:577:02Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:211.96:300.66:360.56:587:00Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:532.11:142.07:200.67:310.56:596:58Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:392.12:002.18:040.58:190.57:006:57Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:202.12:422.18:430.59:020.47:016:55New Moon28Thu
29Fri2:572.13:192.29:170.49:400.57:016:54New Moon29Fri
30Sat3:332.03:542.29:490.410:160.57:026:52New Moon30Sat
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 8:40 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 20% 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 (20% 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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