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 : in 33m at 1:52 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:582.36:252.412:050.312:190.36:377:37Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:482.27:182.312:590.41:080.46:387:35Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:402.18:122.21:550.62:000.46:397:34Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:342.09:092.12:530.72:550.56:407:32Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:321.910:092.13:500.73:500.66:417:31Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:331.911:092.04:470.84:470.66:427:29Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:321.95:430.85:420.66:437:28Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:042.012:261.96:350.76:350.66:437:26Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:532.11:152.07:220.77:240.56:447:25Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:372.11:592.18:040.68:090.56:457:23Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:172.22:392.18:430.58:500.56:467:22New Moon11Wed
12Thu2:552.23:152.19:180.59:290.56:477:20New Moon12Thu
13Fri3:302.23:502.29:510.510:060.56:487:18New Moon13Fri
14Sat4:042.24:232.210:230.410:430.56:497:17New Moon14Sat
15Sun4:382.14:582.210:560.411:210.56:497:15Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:132.15:362.211:320.46:507:14Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:512.16:172.212:010.612:130.46:517:12Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:342.07:052.212:460.612:590.46:527:11Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:232.07:582.21:370.61:530.56:537:09First Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:202.08:592.12:370.72:540.56:547:07First Quarter20Fri
21Sat9:271.910:082.13:430.74:010.56:557:06First Quarter21Sat
22Sun10:402.011:192.24:510.65:100.46:567:04Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:512.15:570.56:180.46:567:03Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:252.212:542.26:580.47:220.36:577:01Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:242.31:502.37:530.38:200.26:586:59Full Moon25Wed
26Thu2:182.32:432.48:440.29:140.26:596:58Full Moon26Thu
27Fri3:092.33:322.49:320.210:050.27:006:56Full Moon27Fri
28Sat3:582.34:212.410:180.210:550.27:016:55Full Moon28Sat
29Sun4:452.25:082.411:030.211:440.37:026:53Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:332.25:562.311:480.37:036:52Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 4:55 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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