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 : 3:29 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 36m at 9:02 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 - May 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:461.911:352.04:560.35:220.26:107:59Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:521.96:030.36:200.16:097:59Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:352.112:541.97:080.27:160.16:088:00Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:302.21:511.98:070.18:100.06:078:01Full Moon4Tue
5Wed2:222.32:461.99:030.19:020.06:068:02Full Moon5Wed
6Thu3:122.43:381.99:550.19:520.06:058:03Full Moon6Thu
7Fri4:032.34:301.910:460.110:420.16:048:04Full Moon7Fri
8Sat4:532.35:221.911:350.211:320.16:038:05Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:432.26:131.812:250.26:028:06Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:332.17:061.812:250.21:150.36:018:07Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:232.08:001.71:190.32:050.46:008:08Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:141.98:561.72:150.42:540.45:598:09Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:061.89:521.73:120.53:420.45:588:10Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:011.710:481.84:090.64:290.45:578:10Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:561.711:401.85:050.65:150.45:568:11Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:491.76:000.66:000.45:558:12Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:271.912:401.76:520.56:450.35:548:13Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:102.01:261.77:410.57:280.35:548:14Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:502.02:091.78:260.48:100.35:538:15New Moon19Wed
20Thu2:282.12:501.79:080.48:510.35:528:16New Moon20Thu
21Fri3:052.13:301.79:480.49:310.25:518:17New Moon21Fri
22Sat3:432.14:091.710:270.310:130.25:518:17New Moon22Sat
23Sun4:222.14:511.811:060.310:560.25:508:18Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:032.15:351.811:480.311:420.35:498:19Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:472.16:231.812:320.35:498:20Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:342.17:141.812:330.31:200.35:488:21Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:252.08:101.91:300.42:120.35:488:21First Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:202.09:111.92:310.43:060.25:478:22First Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:211.910:142.03:360.44:020.25:478:23First Quarter29Sat
30Sun10:261.911:162.14:430.44:590.25:468:23Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:331.85:490.45:570.25:468:24Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 12:15 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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