Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:27 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 27m at 9:46 pm (2.1 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 - Aug 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:052.45:382.311:370.16:108:17Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:562.36:312.312:000.212:260.26:118:16Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:492.27:262.312:580.31:170.26:128:15Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:432.18:232.21:580.42:110.36:138:14First Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:402.09:232.22:590.53:060.36:148:13First Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:411.910:262.14:010.64:040.46:158:12First Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:451.811:292.15:030.75:030.46:158:11Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:461.86:030.76:010.56:168:09Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:262.112:431.96:590.76:570.56:178:08Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:172.11:341.97:490.67:470.56:188:07Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:022.22:201.98:330.68:330.56:198:06Full Moon11Tue
12Wed2:422.23:012.09:110.59:140.56:208:05Full Moon12Wed
13Thu3:192.23:402.09:460.59:510.56:218:03Full Moon13Thu
14Fri3:552.24:162.010:180.510:270.56:228:02Full Moon14Fri
15Sat4:292.24:492.010:490.511:020.56:228:01Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:032.15:212.111:190.511:380.66:238:00Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:362.15:542.111:500.56:247:58Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:102.06:312.112:150.612:250.56:257:57Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:472.07:122.112:560.71:050.56:267:56Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:291.98:002.11:420.81:510.56:277:54Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:181.98:552.12:360.82:450.56:287:53Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:171.910:002.13:380.83:450.56:297:52Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:261.911:092.14:460.84:510.56:297:50Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:381.95:540.75:580.46:307:49Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:162.212:442.06:580.67:040.46:317:47Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:162.31:442.27:550.58:050.36:327:46New Moon26Wed
27Thu2:112.42:392.38:460.39:020.26:337:44New Moon27Thu
28Fri3:032.43:312.49:350.29:560.26:347:43New Moon28Fri
29Sat3:542.44:222.510:220.210:490.26:357:41New Moon29Sat
30Sun4:442.45:132.511:090.211:420.36:367:40Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:352.36:052.411:570.26:367:39Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 1:06 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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