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 5h 06m 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 - Feb 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:581.54:201.510:20-0.510:44-0.57:125:29Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:451.55:061.411:10-0.511:27-0.47:125:31Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:321.55:511.312:00-0.47:115:32Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:191.56:371.212:10-0.412:50-0.27:105:33Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:061.47:251.112:55-0.31:41-0.17:095:34Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:551.38:181.11:42-0.22:340.07:085:35Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:501.29:171.02:33-0.13:280.07:075:36Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:491.210:181.03:28-0.14:240.07:065:37Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:481.211:161.14:25-0.15:200.07:055:39Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:431.35:22-0.16:130.07:045:40Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:081.112:321.36:15-0.16:59-0.17:025:41Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:541.21:151.47:04-0.27:41-0.17:015:42Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:351.31:551.47:48-0.28:17-0.27:005:43New Moon13Wed
14Thu2:131.32:321.58:29-0.38:51-0.26:595:44New Moon14Thu
15Fri2:491.43:081.59:09-0.39:24-0.36:585:45New Moon15Fri
16Sat3:241.53:441.49:49-0.39:58-0.36:575:46Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:001.54:211.410:29-0.210:35-0.36:555:47Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:391.65:021.411:12-0.211:15-0.36:545:48Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:221.65:461.411:58-0.16:535:50Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:091.66:371.312:02-0.312:51-0.16:525:51First Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:021.67:351.312:55-0.21:510.06:505:52First Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:031.58:431.21:56-0.23:000.06:495:53First Quarter22Fri
23Sat9:151.59:591.33:04-0.14:120.06:485:54Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:321.511:121.34:17-0.15:210.06:465:55Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:421.65:28-0.26:23-0.16:455:56Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:151.512:431.66:34-0.27:17-0.26:445:57Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:111.61:361.77:33-0.38:06-0.36:425:58Full Moon27Wed
28Thu2:021.72:251.78:26-0.48:50-0.36:415:59Full Moon28Thu
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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