Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 43m at 4:27 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:03 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Apr 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:151.81:321.77:390.27:410.15:516:31New Moon1Wed
2Thu1:511.92:101.78:210.28:160.15:506:32New Moon2Thu
3Fri2:251.92:471.79:000.18:520.15:486:33New Moon3Fri
4Sat2:592.03:241.79:380.19:290.15:476:34New Moon4Sat
5Sun4:362.05:031.711:170.211:090.16:457:34Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:162.05:451.711:580.211:530.16:447:35Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:002.06:321.712:440.26:427:36Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:481.97:251.612:430.21:370.36:417:37Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:431.98:251.61:410.22:360.36:397:38First Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:441.89:331.72:450.33:390.36:387:39First Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:531.810:441.73:540.34:420.26:367:40First Quarter11Sat
12Sun11:041.811:501.95:050.35:430.26:357:41Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:111.86:130.26:410.16:347:42Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:492.01:101.97:170.17:340.16:327:43Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:432.12:041.98:150.18:240.06:317:44Full Moon15Wed
16Thu2:322.22:541.99:080.09:100.06:297:45Full Moon16Thu
17Fri3:192.33:431.99:580.09:550.06:287:46Full Moon17Fri
18Sat4:052.24:291.810:440.110:390.16:277:47Full Moon18Sat
19Sun4:502.25:151.811:300.211:230.16:257:48Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:342.16:011.712:140.26:247:48Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:192.06:481.712:080.212:590.36:227:49Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:041.97:371.612:550.31:450.46:217:50Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:511.88:291.61:460.42:320.46:207:51Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:411.79:251.62:390.53:210.56:197:52Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:361.710:231.63:350.54:100.56:177:53Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun10:331.711:181.74:330.54:580.46:167:54Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon11:291.75:300.55:450.46:157:55Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:081.812:211.76:260.56:310.46:147:56Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:531.91:081.77:190.47:140.36:127:57Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:342.01:521.78:070.47:570.26:117:58Waning Crescent30Thu
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 7:15 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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