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 3h 29m 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 - Jun 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:352.32:571.99:170.29:140.15:458:25Full Moon1Sat
2Sun3:242.33:491.910:060.210:060.15:458:26Full Moon2Sun
3Mon4:142.34:431.910:560.110:590.15:458:26Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:062.35:392.011:480.111:550.15:448:27Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:002.36:362.012:420.15:448:28Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:562.27:362.012:550.21:390.15:448:28Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:542.18:382.01:590.32:350.25:448:29Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:552.09:412.03:040.33:320.25:448:29Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:581.910:442.04:090.34:280.25:438:30Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon11:011.911:442.15:130.45:230.25:438:30Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:001.86:150.46:160.25:438:31Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:382.112:551.87:130.37:080.25:438:31Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:282.11:451.88:050.37:560.25:438:32Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:132.22:321.88:530.38:410.25:438:32New Moon14Fri
15Sat2:562.13:161.89:360.39:230.25:438:32New Moon15Sat
16Sun3:352.13:581.810:160.310:020.35:438:33New Moon16Sun
17Mon4:132.14:401.810:530.310:400.35:448:33New Moon17Mon
18Tue4:502.15:201.811:280.411:170.45:448:33Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:262.05:591.812:040.45:448:34Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:032.06:381.812:390.45:448:34Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:401.97:181.812:370.51:160.45:448:34Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:201.98:001.81:210.51:550.45:448:34First Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:021.88:451.82:100.62:370.45:458:35First Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:491.89:361.93:030.63:230.45:458:35First Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:431.810:321.94:000.64:130.35:458:35First Quarter25Tue
26Wed10:411.711:292.05:000.65:060.35:468:35Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:421.86:010.56:030.25:468:35Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:252.112:421.87:020.47:020.25:478:35Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:192.21:401.98:000.48:000.15:478:35Full Moon29Sat
30Sun2:122.32:362.08:550.38:560.15:478:35Full Moon30Sun
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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