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 3h 51m 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 - Dec 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:041.34:251.510:15-0.110:570.07:054:48Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:431.35:071.510:58-0.111:380.07:064:47Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:261.35:511.511:45-0.17:074:47Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:141.36:381.412:230.012:39-0.17:084:47First Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:081.37:311.41:12-0.11:38-0.17:094:47First Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:061.48:301.32:04-0.12:41-0.17:104:47First Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:081.59:341.32:59-0.23:47-0.17:114:47First Quarter7Thu
8Fri10:111.510:391.33:56-0.34:53-0.17:124:47Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:121.611:411.34:54-0.35:57-0.27:134:47Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:101.75:54-0.46:57-0.37:134:47Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:391.31:061.76:52-0.47:53-0.37:144:47Full Moon11Mon
12Tue1:341.42:001.77:48-0.58:46-0.47:154:48Full Moon12Tue
13Wed2:281.42:541.78:42-0.59:37-0.37:164:48Full Moon13Wed
14Thu3:201.43:461.69:34-0.510:27-0.37:164:48Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:121.34:381.510:26-0.411:16-0.37:174:48Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:041.35:291.411:20-0.47:184:49Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:561.36:181.312:04-0.212:14-0.37:184:49Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:491.37:071.212:52-0.21:10-0.27:194:49Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:421.27:571.11:40-0.22:06-0.17:194:50Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:371.28:511.12:26-0.23:020.07:204:50Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:311.29:471.03:13-0.23:580.07:214:51Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:251.210:431.04:01-0.24:530.07:214:51Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:151.211:361.04:50-0.25:46-0.17:214:52Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:021.35:39-0.26:35-0.17:224:52Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:251.012:471.36:28-0.27:22-0.17:224:53Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:091.11:291.37:13-0.38:04-0.27:234:54New Moon26Tue
27Wed1:501.12:101.47:56-0.38:44-0.27:234:54New Moon27Wed
28Thu2:291.12:501.48:38-0.49:21-0.27:234:55New Moon28Thu
29Fri3:071.13:291.49:19-0.49:58-0.37:244:56New Moon29Fri
30Sat3:461.24:081.410:01-0.410:36-0.37:244:56Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:271.24:481.410:45-0.411:10-0.47:244:57Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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