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 : 1:52 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 44m at 7:23 am (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 - May 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:161.911:031.94:230.34:560.26:107:59Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri11:251.95:320.35:560.26:098:00Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:072.012:291.96:380.26:530.16:088:00Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:042.11:272.07:400.27:470.16:078:01Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:582.22:222.08:360.18:380.06:068:02New Moon5Mon
6Tue2:482.33:132.09:290.19:270.06:058:03New Moon6Tue
7Wed3:362.34:031.910:190.110:140.16:048:04New Moon7Wed
8Thu4:232.34:521.911:070.111:000.16:028:05Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:102.25:411.911:540.211:460.26:018:06Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:562.16:291.812:410.36:018:07Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:422.07:191.812:340.31:280.36:008:08Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:281.98:101.71:240.42:150.45:598:09First Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:161.89:031.72:170.53:030.45:588:10First Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:081.89:591.73:110.53:500.45:578:11First Quarter14Wed
15Thu10:031.710:531.84:060.64:370.45:568:11First Quarter15Thu
16Fri10:591.711:451.85:020.65:240.45:558:12Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:531.75:570.56:100.45:548:13Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:321.912:431.76:500.56:550.35:538:14Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:152.01:291.77:400.47:390.35:538:15Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:562.02:121.88:260.48:210.25:528:16Full Moon20Tue
21Wed2:342.12:531.89:100.39:020.25:518:17Full Moon21Wed
22Thu3:132.23:341.89:510.39:440.25:518:17Full Moon22Thu
23Fri3:532.24:161.810:330.310:280.25:508:18Full Moon23Fri
24Sat4:352.25:011.811:160.311:140.25:498:19Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:202.25:501.812:020.25:498:20Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:092.26:421.912:040.212:510.25:488:21Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:002.17:381.91:000.31:450.25:488:21Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:562.18:391.92:010.32:410.25:478:22Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:572.09:441.93:070.43:390.25:478:23Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri10:021.910:492.04:140.44:370.25:468:24Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat11:081.911:512.15:210.35:340.25:468:24Waning Crescent31Sat
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 10:37 am — 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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