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 1h 28m 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 - Oct 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:202.16:442.212:330.412:350.37:046:50Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:092.07:332.11:240.51:240.47:046:49Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:011.98:262.02:160.62:170.57:056:47Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:561.89:231.93:100.73:120.57:066:46Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:551.810:221.94:040.74:080.67:076:44Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:551.811:201.94:580.75:040.67:086:43Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:501.85:490.65:580.57:096:41Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:131.912:401.96:370.66:500.57:106:40Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:001.91:242.07:210.57:380.47:116:38Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:422.02:042.08:010.48:220.47:126:37New Moon10Thu
11Fri2:212.02:412.18:380.39:030.37:136:35New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:582.03:172.19:140.39:430.37:146:34New Moon12Sat
13Sun3:342.03:532.29:500.210:210.37:156:32New Moon13Sun
14Mon4:112.04:312.210:280.211:010.37:166:31Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:502.05:122.211:080.211:440.37:176:29Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:321.95:572.111:520.27:186:28Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:191.96:472.112:310.412:430.37:196:27Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:121.87:432.01:250.41:400.37:206:25First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:121.88:452.02:260.42:450.37:216:24First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:201.89:541.93:310.43:540.37:226:23First Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:321.811:051.94:360.35:030.37:236:21Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:401.95:380.36:100.27:246:20Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:102.012:412.06:370.27:120.17:256:19Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:082.01:362.17:310.18:090.17:266:17Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:012.02:262.28:220.09:010.07:276:16Full Moon25Fri
26Sat2:512.03:132.29:090.09:500.07:286:15Full Moon26Sat
27Sun2:382.02:592.28:530.09:370.16:295:14Full Moon27Sun
28Mon3:231.93:442.19:370.010:210.16:305:12Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:081.94:282.010:200.111:060.26:315:11Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:531.85:121.911:040.111:500.36:325:10Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:391.75:561.811:490.26:335:09Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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