Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 6h 04m at 2:38 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:49 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Apr 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:182.03:401.79:520.19:470.05:536:30New Moon1Sat
2Sun4:561.95:191.711:300.111:220.16:517:31Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:321.95:591.712:070.26:497:32Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:081.86:391.612:450.36:487:33Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:451.87:211.612:370.21:250.36:467:34Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:261.78:061.51:200.32:080.46:457:35First Quarter6Thu
7Fri8:111.78:561.52:080.32:560.46:437:36First Quarter7Fri
8Sat9:031.79:511.53:010.43:480.46:427:37First Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:011.610:501.63:590.44:410.46:407:37First Quarter9Sun
10Mon11:021.711:461.75:000.45:340.36:397:38Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:001.76:010.36:260.36:387:39Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:381.812:531.76:590.37:160.26:367:40Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:261.91:431.87:530.28:030.16:357:41Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:122.12:301.98:440.18:500.06:337:42Full Moon14Fri
15Sat2:572.23:181.99:330.19:370.06:327:43Full Moon15Sat
16Sun3:442.24:081.910:220.010:250.06:307:44Full Moon16Sun
17Mon4:322.34:591.911:120.011:150.06:297:45Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:232.25:531.912:040.16:287:46Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:162.26:511.812:100.01:010.16:267:47Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:132.17:521.81:090.12:000.26:257:48Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:142.08:571.82:130.23:020.26:237:49Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:201.910:051.83:200.24:030.26:227:50Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:281.911:111.94:280.35:020.26:217:51Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:321.85:330.35:590.26:197:52Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:111.912:301.86:350.36:510.26:187:52Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:042.01:221.87:320.27:390.26:177:53Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:522.12:091.88:230.28:230.26:167:54Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:342.12:521.89:090.29:030.26:147:55New Moon28Fri
29Sat3:142.13:331.89:500.29:400.26:137:56New Moon29Sat
30Sun3:512.14:131.810:280.210:160.26:127:57New Moon30Sun
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 5:43 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 52% 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 (52% 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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