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 5h 52m 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 - Feb 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:171.212:401.36:25-0.37:12-0.27:135:29Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:031.21:231.37:12-0.37:53-0.27:125:30Full Moon2Fri
3Sat1:451.22:021.47:54-0.38:30-0.37:115:31Full Moon3Sat
4Sun2:241.32:391.48:33-0.39:05-0.37:105:33Full Moon4Sun
5Mon3:001.33:141.49:11-0.39:37-0.37:095:34Full Moon5Mon
6Tue3:341.33:481.49:47-0.310:09-0.37:085:35Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:081.44:221.410:24-0.310:42-0.37:075:36Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:421.44:581.311:03-0.311:18-0.37:065:37Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:201.45:371.311:45-0.211:58-0.37:055:38Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:021.46:211.312:32-0.27:045:39Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:501.47:121.312:45-0.31:25-0.17:035:40Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:451.48:111.21:39-0.22:25-0.17:025:42Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:481.49:201.22:40-0.23:31-0.17:005:43Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:581.510:331.33:48-0.24:41-0.16:595:44Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:081.511:411.44:58-0.35:48-0.26:585:45Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:121.66:06-0.36:50-0.36:575:46Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:421.51:111.77:08-0.47:45-0.46:565:47New Moon17Sat
18Sun1:381.62:061.78:05-0.58:35-0.46:545:48New Moon18Sun
19Mon2:311.72:581.78:59-0.59:23-0.56:535:49New Moon19Mon
20Tue3:221.73:481.79:51-0.510:09-0.46:525:50Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:111.74:371.610:41-0.410:55-0.46:515:51Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:591.75:251.511:32-0.311:41-0.36:495:53Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:471.76:131.512:24-0.26:485:54Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:351.67:031.412:28-0.21:16-0.16:475:55First Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:261.57:561.31:17-0.12:100.06:455:56First Quarter25Sun
26Mon8:201.48:531.32:10-0.13:040.16:445:57First Quarter26Mon
27Tue9:181.49:531.33:040.03:590.16:435:58First Quarter27Tue
28Wed10:181.410:511.34:010.04:540.16:415:59Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:151.411:451.34:570.05:460.16:406:00Waxing Gibbous29Thu
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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