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 25m at 3:23 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:362.13:532.19:470.410:190.57:036:51Full Moon1Fri
2Sat4:122.04:252.110:190.410:530.57:046:49Full Moon2Sat
3Sun4:462.04:572.110:510.411:260.57:056:47Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:201.95:312.111:250.47:066:46Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:551.96:092.012:020.612:030.47:076:44Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:321.86:512.012:410.612:460.57:086:43Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:161.87:402.01:270.71:350.57:096:41Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:071.88:351.92:200.72:320.57:106:40Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat9:071.89:371.93:190.63:340.57:116:38Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun10:141.810:442.04:200.64:400.47:126:37Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:211.911:482.05:210.55:460.47:136:35Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:232.16:190.46:500.37:136:34Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:472.11:192.27:140.27:490.27:146:33Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:422.12:112.38:070.18:440.17:156:31New Moon14Thu
15Fri2:352.13:022.48:570.09:370.17:166:30New Moon15Fri
16Sat3:262.13:522.49:470.010:290.17:176:28New Moon16Sat
17Sun4:182.14:442.410:370.011:220.17:186:27Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:102.05:372.311:280.07:196:26Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:042.06:322.212:160.212:230.17:206:24Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:591.97:292.01:120.31:210.27:216:23First Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:581.88:301.92:110.42:220.37:226:22First Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:001.79:321.83:100.43:260.37:236:20First Quarter22Fri
23Sat10:041.710:341.84:070.44:280.47:246:19First Quarter23Sat
24Sun11:061.711:311.75:020.45:270.47:256:18Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:021.85:520.46:220.47:266:16Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:221.712:511.86:390.37:130.37:276:15Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:081.81:341.97:220.37:590.37:286:14Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:501.82:131.98:020.28:400.37:306:13Full Moon28Thu
29Fri2:311.82:491.98:390.29:190.27:316:12Full Moon29Fri
30Sat3:091.83:231.99:140.29:550.27:326:10Full Moon30Sat
31Sun2:451.72:561.98:490.19:300.26:335:09Full Moon31Sun
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 6:12 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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