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 : 4:26 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 14m at 10:03 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 - Nov 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:121.810:381.84:080.24:350.26:335:09Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:121.911:371.85:040.25:380.16:345:08Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:062.05:570.16:360.16:355:07Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:291.812:552.06:460.07:280.16:365:05New Moon4Mon
5Tue1:161.71:402.07:310.08:150.06:375:04New Moon5Tue
6Wed2:001.72:222.08:140.08:580.16:395:03New Moon6Wed
7Thu2:421.73:032.08:550.09:380.16:405:02New Moon7Thu
8Fri3:231.73:441.99:340.010:170.26:415:01Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:041.64:231.810:130.110:540.26:425:01Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:441.65:041.710:530.111:340.36:435:00Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:261.55:451.711:350.26:444:59Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:091.46:291.612:150.312:200.26:454:58First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:551.47:161.51:000.31:100.36:464:57First Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:451.48:071.51:470.32:040.36:474:56First Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:391.49:021.42:350.33:010.36:484:56First Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:341.59:581.43:230.23:590.26:494:55Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:281.510:521.44:120.14:570.26:504:54Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:181.611:421.45:010.15:530.16:524:53Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:061.75:500.06:450.16:534:53Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:301.512:521.86:40-0.17:340.06:544:52Full Moon20Wed
21Thu1:171.51:381.97:29-0.28:22-0.16:554:52Full Moon21Thu
22Fri2:041.52:261.98:18-0.39:10-0.16:564:51Full Moon22Fri
23Sat2:531.63:161.99:09-0.39:59-0.16:574:51Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:451.64:091.810:01-0.310:52-0.16:584:50Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:401.55:041.810:57-0.211:47-0.16:594:50Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:371.56:011.711:57-0.27:004:49Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:381.57:021.612:46-0.11:01-0.17:014:49Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:411.58:051.51:45-0.12:08-0.17:024:49Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:471.59:111.42:43-0.13:15-0.17:034:48Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:511.610:151.43:40-0.14:20-0.17:044:48Waning Crescent30Sat
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 1:14 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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