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 3h 18m 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 - Dec 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:511.611:141.34:35-0.25:22-0.17:054:48Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:451.65:28-0.26:19-0.17:064:47Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:071.312:341.76:19-0.27:11-0.27:074:47Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:551.31:201.67:07-0.37:57-0.27:084:47New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:401.32:031.67:52-0.38:38-0.27:094:47New Moon5Thu
6Fri2:221.32:431.68:34-0.39:17-0.17:104:47New Moon6Fri
7Sat3:021.33:221.59:13-0.39:53-0.17:104:47New Moon7Sat
8Sun3:421.34:001.59:51-0.210:28-0.17:114:47Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:211.34:371.410:28-0.211:04-0.17:124:47Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:591.25:151.411:06-0.111:40-0.17:134:47Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:371.25:531.311:47-0.17:144:47Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:161.26:341.312:18-0.112:31-0.17:144:47First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:581.27:181.212:58-0.11:210.07:154:48First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:451.28:061.21:41-0.12:150.07:164:48First Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:371.39:011.12:27-0.13:130.07:174:48First Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:331.310:001.13:18-0.24:130.07:174:48Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:311.410:591.14:12-0.25:14-0.17:184:49Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:291.511:571.25:10-0.36:14-0.17:194:49Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:241.56:09-0.47:10-0.27:194:50Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:521.21:181.67:06-0.58:03-0.37:204:50Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:451.32:111.68:02-0.58:55-0.47:204:50Full Moon21Sat
22Sun2:391.33:051.68:57-0.69:46-0.47:214:51Full Moon22Sun
23Mon3:341.43:591.69:52-0.610:37-0.57:214:51Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:291.44:531.610:48-0.511:29-0.57:224:52Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:251.45:481.511:46-0.57:224:53Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:221.46:441.412:23-0.412:48-0.47:224:53Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:201.47:431.21:17-0.41:51-0.37:234:54Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:211.48:441.12:12-0.42:55-0.37:234:55Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun9:221.49:471.13:07-0.43:58-0.27:234:55Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:231.410:471.14:03-0.34:59-0.27:244:56Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:201.411:401.14:59-0.35:56-0.27:244:57Waning Crescent31Tue
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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