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 2h 29m 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 - Nov 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:261.66:431.712:360.412:370.36:345:08Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:171.67:331.61:250.41:290.36:355:07Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:111.58:281.62:140.42:230.46:365:06Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon9:081.59:261.63:050.43:190.46:375:05Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue10:041.610:221.63:550.34:150.36:385:04Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:561.611:141.64:430.35:090.36:395:03Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:421.75:300.26:010.26:405:02Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:011.612:251.86:150.16:500.16:425:01Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:441.61:061.86:570.07:350.16:435:00New Moon9Sat
10Sun1:241.71:451.97:390.08:180.06:444:59New Moon10Sun
11Mon2:051.72:261.98:21-0.19:000.06:454:58New Moon11Mon
12Tue2:461.73:091.99:04-0.19:440.06:464:57New Moon12Tue
13Wed3:301.73:541.99:49-0.110:300.06:474:56Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:171.74:431.910:38-0.111:200.06:484:56Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:091.65:351.811:32-0.16:494:55Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:041.66:321.812:150.012:320.06:504:54First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:051.67:341.71:140.01:370.06:514:54First Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:111.68:401.62:160.02:450.06:524:53First Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:201.69:491.63:170.03:530.06:534:52First Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:261.710:531.64:17-0.14:58-0.16:554:52Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:261.711:511.65:14-0.15:59-0.16:564:51Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:201.86:09-0.26:56-0.26:574:51Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:441.61:101.87:00-0.27:47-0.26:584:50Full Moon23Sat
24Sun1:331.61:561.87:47-0.38:34-0.26:594:50Full Moon24Sun
25Mon2:181.62:401.88:32-0.39:18-0.27:004:49Full Moon25Mon
26Tue3:021.53:221.79:14-0.39:59-0.17:014:49Full Moon26Tue
27Wed3:451.54:031.79:55-0.210:39-0.17:024:49Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:281.54:431.610:36-0.211:180.07:034:48Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:101.45:231.511:17-0.111:570.07:044:48Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:531.36:041.412:000.07:054:48Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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