Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:34 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 22m at 10:48 pm (2.1 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 - Oct 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:302.012:512.06:500.67:120.57:036:51Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:162.11:372.17:340.48:030.47:046:49Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:592.12:202.28:170.38:510.37:056:48Full Moon3Wed
4Thu2:422.13:042.38:590.29:380.37:066:46Full Moon4Thu
5Fri3:262.13:482.49:430.210:250.37:076:45Full Moon5Fri
6Sat4:122.14:352.410:270.111:130.37:086:43Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:012.15:242.311:150.27:096:42Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:522.06:182.312:060.412:080.27:096:40Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:481.97:172.21:040.41:070.37:106:39Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:501.98:222.12:090.52:120.37:116:37Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:591.89:352.03:160.53:220.47:126:36Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri10:121.810:482.04:230.54:320.47:136:34Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:211.911:531.95:250.55:390.47:146:33Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:221.96:210.46:420.37:156:32Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:491.91:142.07:120.47:380.37:166:30Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:371.92:012.17:570.38:270.37:176:29Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:201.92:432.18:380.29:120.37:186:27New Moon17Wed
18Thu3:001.93:222.19:160.29:520.37:196:26New Moon18Thu
19Fri3:381.93:592.19:510.210:290.37:206:25New Moon19Fri
20Sat4:161.84:342.010:260.211:030.47:216:23Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:531.85:102.011:000.311:380.47:226:22Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:301.75:461.911:350.37:236:21Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:071.76:261.912:140.512:140.47:246:19Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:461.67:091.812:550.512:570.47:256:18Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:291.67:571.81:400.61:450.47:266:17First Quarter25Thu
26Fri8:181.58:501.72:310.62:400.47:276:15First Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:141.69:471.73:240.53:390.47:286:14First Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:161.69:461.73:170.53:410.46:295:13First Quarter28Sun
29Mon10:151.710:421.74:090.44:420.36:305:12Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:101.811:351.85:000.35:410.36:315:11Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:012.05:500.16:360.26:325:10Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 2:11 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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