Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:24 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 32m at 7:58 pm (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 - Apr 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:381.712:541.76:540.27:120.25:516:31Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:181.81:341.77:400.17:500.15:506:32Full Moon2Tue
3Wed1:561.92:131.88:230.18:280.15:486:33Full Moon3Wed
4Thu2:332.02:521.89:040.19:060.05:476:34Full Moon4Thu
5Fri3:112.03:321.89:450.19:470.05:456:34Full Moon5Fri
6Sat3:522.14:151.810:280.110:300.05:446:35Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:362.16:021.812:140.16:427:36Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:242.06:541.712:190.11:050.26:417:37Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:162.07:511.71:130.12:020.26:397:38Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:141.98:551.72:150.23:040.26:387:39Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu9:191.910:051.73:220.24:080.26:367:40Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri10:301.911:151.84:320.25:110.26:357:41Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:391.95:410.26:110.16:347:42Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:191.912:421.96:460.27:080.16:327:43Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:162.01:381.97:460.17:590.06:317:44Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:072.12:291.98:410.08:470.06:297:45New Moon16Tue
17Wed2:542.23:171.99:310.09:310.06:287:46New Moon17Wed
18Thu3:392.24:031.910:170.110:130.16:277:47New Moon18Thu
19Fri4:222.24:471.811:010.110:540.16:257:48New Moon19Fri
20Sat5:032.15:311.811:430.211:350.26:247:48Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:442.06:141.812:250.36:227:49Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:241.96:591.712:160.31:070.36:217:50Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:061.97:461.71:000.31:510.46:207:51Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:501.88:351.61:470.42:360.46:197:52First Quarter24Wed
25Thu8:391.79:291.62:380.53:240.56:177:53First Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:331.710:251.73:330.54:130.46:167:54First Quarter26Fri
27Sat10:311.711:201.74:300.55:030.46:157:55First Quarter27Sat
28Sun11:281.75:280.55:520.46:137:56Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:101.812:211.76:240.46:390.36:127:57Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:561.91:091.87:180.47:250.36:117:58Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 11:11 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 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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