Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 50m at 5:34 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:10 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Sep 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:242.112:421.86:520.86:510.66:377:38Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:122.11:291.97:380.77:420.56:387:36Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:552.22:122.18:190.68:300.56:397:35Full Moon3Mon
4Tue2:352.22:532.28:580.59:150.46:397:33Full Moon4Tue
5Wed3:142.33:332.39:350.49:590.46:407:32Full Moon5Wed
6Thu3:532.34:152.310:130.310:430.46:417:30Full Moon6Thu
7Fri4:352.24:582.410:530.311:290.46:427:29Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:192.25:442.411:370.36:437:27Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:062.16:342.312:190.512:250.36:447:26Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:582.17:292.31:150.61:190.46:457:24Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:572.08:312.22:170.72:200.46:457:22Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:031.99:432.13:260.73:280.56:467:21Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:181.911:002.14:370.74:380.56:477:19Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:311.95:450.75:480.56:487:18Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:102.212:362.06:460.66:520.46:497:16Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:082.21:312.17:400.57:510.46:507:15Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:592.22:212.28:270.58:430.46:517:13New Moon17Mon
18Tue2:442.23:062.39:090.49:300.46:527:11New Moon18Tue
19Wed3:252.23:482.39:470.410:130.46:527:10New Moon19Wed
20Thu4:052.14:282.310:230.410:530.56:537:08New Moon20Thu
21Fri4:432.15:052.210:580.411:310.56:547:07Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:202.05:432.211:320.46:557:05Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:592.06:202.112:080.612:080.56:567:04Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:381.97:012.012:470.712:480.66:577:02Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:201.87:462.01:290.81:320.66:587:00First Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:061.88:381.92:180.82:230.66:596:59First Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:591.79:371.93:140.83:190.76:596:57First Quarter27Thu
28Fri10:011.710:401.94:120.84:180.67:006:56First Quarter28Fri
29Sat11:041.811:382.05:090.85:180.67:016:54Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:011.86:020.76:170.57:026:53Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 8:22 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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