Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 2:38 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 37m at 8:09 am (1.9 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 - Jun 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:102.05:431.711:500.411:380.45:468:25Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:462.06:211.712:260.45:458:25Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:242.07:001.712:190.41:030.45:458:26Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:041.97:431.81:040.51:430.45:458:27First Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:481.98:311.81:540.52:270.45:448:27First Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:371.89:241.92:490.53:150.35:448:28First Quarter6Tue
7Wed9:321.810:222.03:480.54:060.35:448:28First Quarter7Wed
8Thu10:321.811:212.14:500.55:010.25:448:29Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:361.85:540.45:590.25:448:29Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:202.212:381.86:570.46:590.15:438:30Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:162.31:371.97:570.37:570.15:438:30Full Moon11Sun
12Mon2:112.32:351.98:540.28:540.05:438:31Full Moon12Mon
13Tue3:052.43:322.09:490.19:500.05:438:31Full Moon13Tue
14Wed3:592.44:292.010:420.110:460.05:438:32Full Moon14Wed
15Thu4:542.45:272.011:350.111:430.15:438:32Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:492.36:242.012:290.15:438:33Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:442.27:222.012:420.21:220.25:438:33Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:392.18:202.01:430.32:160.25:448:33Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon8:362.09:192.02:450.33:090.25:448:34Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue9:331.910:182.03:460.44:000.35:448:34Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed10:301.811:152.04:460.54:510.35:448:34Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:271.85:440.55:410.35:448:34Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:082.012:201.76:390.56:300.35:458:34Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:562.01:101.87:300.57:170.35:458:35Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:402.11:561.88:160.58:020.35:458:35Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:212.12:401.88:580.48:430.35:458:35New Moon26Mon
27Tue2:592.13:211.89:380.49:230.35:468:35New Moon27Tue
28Wed3:362.14:011.810:140.410:000.35:468:35New Moon28Wed
29Thu4:122.14:391.810:490.410:380.35:478:35New Moon29Thu
30Fri4:472.15:151.811:230.411:160.45:478:35Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 11:23 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 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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