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 1h 34m 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 - Jun 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:162.212:361.86:540.36:540.15:458:25Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:122.31:341.87:540.37:500.15:458:26Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:062.32:291.98:490.28:440.15:458:26Full Moon3Thu
4Fri2:572.33:211.99:410.29:350.15:458:27Full Moon4Fri
5Sat3:462.34:111.910:290.210:240.25:448:27Full Moon5Sat
6Sun4:342.25:011.811:150.311:120.25:448:28Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:212.15:501.812:000.35:448:29Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:072.16:391.812:010.312:440.35:448:29Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:512.07:271.812:500.41:270.45:448:30Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:351.98:161.81:400.52:100.45:438:30Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:211.89:061.82:310.62:520.45:438:31Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:101.79:571.83:240.63:360.45:438:31Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun10:031.710:481.84:180.64:200.45:438:32Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:591.711:391.95:130.65:070.45:438:32Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:531.76:080.65:550.45:438:32Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:261.912:441.77:010.66:440.35:438:33Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:112.01:311.77:510.57:330.35:438:33Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:552.12:161.78:380.48:200.35:448:33New Moon18Fri
19Sat2:372.13:001.89:210.49:070.25:448:34New Moon19Sat
20Sun3:192.23:441.810:030.39:530.25:448:34New Moon20Sun
21Mon4:022.24:301.910:450.310:400.25:448:34New Moon21Mon
22Tue4:462.25:181.911:280.311:290.25:448:34Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:322.26:082.012:130.25:458:34Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:202.17:012.012:220.31:010.25:458:35Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:112.17:552.01:190.31:520.25:458:35First Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:062.08:542.12:210.42:450.25:468:35First Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:061.99:552.13:250.43:410.25:468:35First Quarter27Sun
28Mon10:101.810:592.14:300.44:390.25:468:35First Quarter28Mon
29Tue11:171.85:360.45:380.25:478:35Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:012.212:211.86:400.46:380.25:478:35Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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