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 : in 6h 20m at 4:26 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:571.98:332.22:150.72:230.56:377:38Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:001.99:412.13:220.83:280.56:387:37Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:131.910:562.24:340.84:380.56:387:35Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:291.95:450.75:490.56:397:34Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:072.212:372.06:490.66:560.46:407:32Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:092.31:362.27:460.57:580.36:417:31Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:042.32:302.38:370.48:540.36:427:29New Moon7Sat
8Sun2:552.43:202.49:240.39:460.36:437:27New Moon8Sun
9Mon3:432.34:082.410:070.310:350.36:447:26New Moon9Mon
10Tue4:292.34:542.410:500.311:230.46:447:24Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:142.25:402.411:320.36:457:23Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:582.16:262.312:100.512:140.46:467:21Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:432.07:122.212:580.61:000.56:477:20Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:301.98:022.11:470.71:480.56:487:18First Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:201.98:562.02:390.82:410.66:497:17First Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:171.89:552.03:330.83:360.76:507:15First Quarter16Mon
17Tue10:191.810:562.04:300.84:330.76:507:13First Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:211.811:522.05:250.85:300.76:517:12Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:161.96:170.86:240.66:527:10Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:422.01:041.97:040.77:150.66:537:09Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:262.11:462.07:450.68:010.56:547:07Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:062.12:242.18:230.58:450.56:557:05Full Moon22Sun
23Mon2:432.13:002.28:580.49:260.46:567:04Full Moon23Mon
24Tue3:192.13:352.29:330.410:050.46:577:02Full Moon24Tue
25Wed3:562.14:122.310:090.310:450.56:577:01Full Moon25Wed
26Thu4:342.14:522.310:470.311:270.56:586:59Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:152.05:362.311:290.36:596:58Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:002.06:242.212:120.512:170.47:006:56Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:501.97:192.21:050.61:120.47:016:54Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:481.98:212.12:070.62:140.47:026:53Third Quarter30Mon
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 7:37 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 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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