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 5h 40m 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 - Aug 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:362.45:052.311:080.111:290.26:108:17Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:282.45:592.311:580.26:118:16Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:212.36:542.312:250.312:490.26:128:15Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:142.27:502.21:230.41:410.36:138:14Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:092.18:472.22:230.52:350.36:148:13Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:062.09:472.13:240.53:290.46:158:12Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed10:061.910:482.14:240.64:240.46:158:11Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu11:061.911:462.15:230.75:200.56:168:09Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:031.96:190.76:140.56:178:08Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:382.112:561.97:120.67:050.56:188:07Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:252.11:442.07:590.67:530.56:198:06Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon2:082.22:282.08:410.58:360.46:208:05New Moon12Mon
13Tue2:472.23:082.09:190.59:160.46:218:03New Moon13Tue
14Wed3:242.23:462.09:540.59:530.46:228:02New Moon14Wed
15Thu3:592.24:222.110:260.510:300.56:228:01New Moon15Thu
16Fri4:332.24:562.110:580.511:060.56:238:00Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:062.25:292.111:290.511:430.56:247:58Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:402.16:052.112:030.56:257:57Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:162.16:452.112:230.612:410.56:267:56Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:572.07:302.11:070.61:240.56:277:54First Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:432.08:212.11:570.72:130.56:287:53First Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:372.09:202.12:540.73:100.56:297:52First Quarter22Thu
23Fri9:401.910:272.23:590.74:130.56:307:50First Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:512.011:352.25:070.75:200.46:307:49Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:022.06:140.66:270.46:317:47Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:402.31:062.17:170.57:310.36:327:46Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:392.42:042.28:140.48:310.26:337:44Full Moon27Tue
28Wed2:342.52:592.39:060.39:260.26:347:43Full Moon28Wed
29Thu3:262.53:522.49:560.210:200.26:357:41Full Moon29Thu
30Fri4:172.54:432.410:430.211:120.26:367:40Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:082.45:342.411:310.26:367:38Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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