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 4h 51m 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 - Jan 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:361.311:561.15:17-0.36:10-0.27:244:57Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:251.36:07-0.46:59-0.37:244:58Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:441.21:081.36:55-0.47:43-0.37:244:59Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:281.21:491.37:38-0.48:23-0.37:245:00Full Moon4Thu
5Fri2:101.22:271.48:18-0.48:59-0.37:245:01Full Moon5Fri
6Sat2:491.23:031.48:55-0.49:34-0.37:245:02Full Moon6Sat
7Sun3:261.23:381.39:32-0.410:06-0.37:245:03Full Moon7Sun
8Mon4:011.24:131.310:08-0.410:39-0.37:245:04Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:361.24:471.310:45-0.311:12-0.37:245:04Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed5:101.25:231.211:24-0.311:48-0.37:245:05Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:481.26:031.212:07-0.37:245:06Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:301.26:471.212:28-0.312:55-0.27:245:07Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:181.27:371.11:14-0.31:49-0.27:235:08Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:131.38:351.12:06-0.32:49-0.27:235:09Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:151.39:411.13:04-0.43:54-0.27:235:10Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:211.410:501.14:07-0.45:01-0.37:225:11Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:261.411:551.25:13-0.46:07-0.37:225:13Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:271.56:18-0.57:07-0.47:225:14Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:551.31:251.67:19-0.68:03-0.57:215:15New Moon19Fri
20Sat1:521.42:201.68:16-0.78:55-0.67:215:16New Moon20Sat
21Sun2:471.53:141.69:11-0.79:45-0.67:205:17New Moon21Sun
22Mon3:401.54:061.610:05-0.710:35-0.67:205:18Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue4:331.54:581.510:59-0.611:24-0.67:195:19Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:251.55:501.411:54-0.57:195:20Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:171.56:421.312:14-0.512:51-0.47:185:21First Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:111.47:361.21:05-0.41:48-0.37:175:22First Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:071.38:331.11:57-0.42:46-0.27:175:24First Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:051.39:321.12:51-0.33:44-0.27:165:25First Quarter28Sun
29Mon10:051.210:311.13:45-0.34:41-0.17:155:26Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:021.211:261.14:41-0.25:36-0.17:145:27Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed11:531.35:35-0.26:27-0.17:135:28Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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