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 5h 57m 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 - Feb 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:191.38:441.12:12-0.22:55-0.17:125:30Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:201.39:491.13:09-0.23:59-0.17:115:31Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:261.410:551.24:12-0.35:04-0.17:105:32Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:291.411:581.35:17-0.36:07-0.27:095:33Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:291.56:21-0.47:05-0.37:085:35Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:561.41:241.67:21-0.57:59-0.47:075:36New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:501.52:181.78:17-0.68:50-0.57:065:37New Moon7Fri
8Sat2:431.63:111.79:11-0.69:39-0.67:055:38New Moon8Sat
9Sun3:361.74:031.710:04-0.610:28-0.67:045:39Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:281.74:551.610:58-0.511:18-0.57:035:40Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:211.75:491.511:54-0.57:025:41Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:141.66:431.412:10-0.412:53-0.47:015:42First Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:101.67:401.31:04-0.41:53-0.37:005:44First Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:091.58:411.32:00-0.32:54-0.26:585:45First Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:121.49:441.22:58-0.23:55-0.16:575:46First Quarter15Sat
16Sun10:161.410:451.23:58-0.24:54-0.16:565:47Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:161.411:411.34:57-0.15:50-0.16:555:48Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:091.45:54-0.16:41-0.16:535:49Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:321.312:551.46:45-0.27:25-0.16:525:50Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:171.41:371.57:31-0.28:05-0.16:515:51Full Moon20Thu
21Fri1:591.42:161.58:13-0.28:41-0.26:505:52Full Moon21Fri
22Sat2:371.52:531.58:51-0.29:14-0.26:485:53Full Moon22Sat
23Sun3:131.53:271.59:27-0.29:45-0.26:475:54Full Moon23Sun
24Mon3:461.54:011.510:02-0.210:16-0.16:465:55Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:181.54:341.410:37-0.110:47-0.16:445:56Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:511.55:091.411:13-0.111:22-0.16:435:58Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:261.65:461.411:520.06:415:59Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:061.66:271.412:01-0.112:360.06:406:00Third Quarter28Fri
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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