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 : in 3h 48m at 3:29 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:021.29:371.02:51-0.23:480.07:125:30First Quarter1Mon
2Tue10:071.310:421.13:51-0.24:52-0.17:115:31Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:111.311:431.24:55-0.35:53-0.17:105:32Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:101.45:59-0.36:50-0.27:095:33Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:391.31:041.56:59-0.47:41-0.47:085:35Full Moon5Fri
6Sat1:321.41:561.67:54-0.58:30-0.57:075:36Full Moon6Sat
7Sun2:241.62:461.68:47-0.69:17-0.57:065:37Full Moon7Sun
8Mon3:141.63:371.69:39-0.610:04-0.67:055:38Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:051.74:281.610:32-0.510:52-0.57:045:39Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:561.75:191.511:27-0.511:42-0.57:035:40Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:481.76:131.412:24-0.47:025:41Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:431.67:101.312:35-0.41:24-0.37:015:42Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:411.58:121.21:32-0.32:26-0.27:005:44Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:451.59:181.22:33-0.23:30-0.16:585:45Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:531.410:241.23:37-0.24:33-0.16:575:46Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:581.411:261.24:41-0.25:320.06:565:47Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:561.45:42-0.26:26-0.16:555:48Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:201.312:461.46:37-0.27:14-0.16:545:49Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:081.41:291.47:26-0.27:55-0.16:525:50New Moon19Fri
20Sat1:511.42:091.58:10-0.28:31-0.26:515:51New Moon20Sat
21Sun2:301.52:461.58:49-0.29:04-0.26:505:52New Moon21Sun
22Mon3:061.53:221.59:26-0.29:35-0.26:485:53New Moon22Mon
23Tue3:391.53:571.510:00-0.210:05-0.26:475:54Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed4:111.54:311.410:35-0.110:36-0.16:465:55Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:421.55:051.411:09-0.111:09-0.16:445:56Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:151.55:411.311:460.011:47-0.16:435:57Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:521.56:201.312:270.16:425:59First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:351.57:041.312:300.01:140.16:406:00First Quarter28Sun
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 6:37 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 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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