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 1h 36m 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 - Oct 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:082.04:272.110:200.410:500.57:036:51New Moon1Sun
2Mon4:422.04:592.110:500.411:230.57:046:49Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:161.95:322.111:220.511:570.67:056:48Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:501.86:082.011:570.57:066:46Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:261.86:502.012:350.712:380.57:076:44Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:061.77:371.91:190.71:240.57:086:43First Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:531.78:311.92:110.72:190.67:096:41First Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:501.79:331.93:100.73:210.57:106:40First Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:581.710:391.94:120.74:260.57:116:38First Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:071.811:412.05:110.65:320.57:126:37Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:091.96:070.56:350.47:136:36Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:372.01:042.17:000.37:340.37:136:34Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:302.11:552.27:500.28:290.27:146:33Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:202.12:442.38:380.19:210.17:156:31Full Moon14Sat
15Sun3:092.13:332.49:260.010:130.17:166:30Full Moon15Sun
16Mon4:002.14:232.410:140.011:040.17:176:28Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:512.05:152.311:040.011:580.27:186:27Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:441.96:092.211:570.17:196:26Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:401.97:082.112:560.312:550.27:206:24Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:391.88:112.01:570.41:580.37:216:23Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:431.79:191.93:010.53:040.37:226:22Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:511.710:271.84:030.54:110.47:236:20Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:571.711:281.85:010.55:150.47:246:19Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:561.85:540.46:140.47:256:18Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:211.712:481.86:420.47:070.37:266:16Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:071.71:331.97:250.37:550.37:276:15Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:481.82:131.98:040.28:380.37:286:14New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:271.72:491.98:410.29:160.37:296:13New Moon28Sat
29Sun2:051.72:231.98:150.28:520.36:315:12New Moon29Sun
30Mon2:411.72:561.98:480.29:260.36:325:10New Moon30Mon
31Tue3:161.73:301.99:210.210:000.36:335:09Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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