Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 44m at 2:24 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:09 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Nov 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:321.810:021.83:310.24:000.26:335:09Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:371.811:041.84:300.25:040.16:345:08Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:351.911:581.85:250.16:030.16:355:06Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:261.96:170.16:570.16:365:05Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:471.81:122.07:040.07:460.06:375:04Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:321.81:552.07:470.08:290.06:395:03Full Moon6Mon
7Tue2:141.82:341.98:270.09:100.16:405:02Full Moon7Tue
8Wed2:551.73:121.99:050.09:470.16:415:01Full Moon8Wed
9Thu3:351.73:491.89:420.010:230.26:425:01Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:141.64:261.810:180.111:000.26:435:00Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:531.65:041.710:560.111:370.26:444:59Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:331.55:431.611:360.26:454:58Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:141.56:261.612:180.312:210.26:464:57Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:581.47:121.51:020.31:110.26:474:56Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:471.48:041.51:490.32:050.26:484:56Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:421.59:001.52:390.23:030.26:494:55Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:391.59:581.53:300.24:020.26:504:54Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:351.610:551.54:220.15:010.16:524:53Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:281.711:481.55:150.05:580.06:534:53Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:181.86:07-0.16:53-0.16:544:52Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:401.61:071.96:59-0.27:44-0.16:554:52New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:301.61:561.97:50-0.38:35-0.26:564:51New Moon22Wed
23Thu2:201.72:472.08:41-0.39:25-0.26:574:51New Moon23Thu
24Fri3:121.73:391.99:33-0.410:17-0.26:584:50Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:061.64:331.910:27-0.311:11-0.26:594:50Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:021.65:291.811:25-0.37:004:49Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:011.66:281.712:08-0.212:27-0.27:014:49First Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:021.57:301.61:07-0.21:32-0.27:024:48First Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:071.58:341.52:06-0.22:38-0.17:034:48First Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:121.59:381.43:05-0.13:43-0.17:044:48First Quarter30Thu
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 5:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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