Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 45m at 1:31 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:23 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Oct 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:072.13:272.19:260.49:450.47:036:51New Moon1Wed
2Thu3:422.14:012.19:590.410:200.47:046:49New Moon2Thu
3Fri4:162.14:332.110:300.410:550.47:056:47New Moon3Fri
4Sat4:492.05:062.111:020.411:300.57:066:46Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:232.05:422.111:370.47:076:44Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:591.96:222.112:080.512:160.47:086:43Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:401.97:072.012:500.61:010.47:096:41Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:261.87:582.01:390.61:540.47:106:40First Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:211.88:582.02:360.62:540.57:116:38First Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:261.810:042.03:380.64:000.47:126:37First Quarter10Fri
11Sat10:361.911:132.04:430.55:080.47:136:35Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:452.05:460.46:150.37:146:34Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:172.112:472.16:460.37:180.27:146:33Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:162.21:432.27:420.28:160.17:156:31Full Moon14Tue
15Wed2:102.22:352.38:340.19:110.17:166:30Full Moon15Wed
16Thu3:022.23:262.49:230.010:030.07:176:28Full Moon16Thu
17Fri3:532.24:162.410:120.010:550.17:186:27Full Moon17Fri
18Sat4:442.15:072.311:000.011:470.17:196:26Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:352.05:592.211:500.17:206:24Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:271.96:512.112:400.212:430.27:216:23Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:211.97:462.01:350.31:380.27:226:22Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:181.88:441.92:320.42:370.37:236:20Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:171.79:451.83:290.43:360.47:246:19Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri10:191.710:451.74:240.54:350.47:256:18Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat11:171.711:411.75:170.45:310.47:266:16Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:111.811:311.75:060.45:250.46:275:15Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:581.85:520.36:140.36:295:14Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:161.812:411.96:340.36:590.36:305:13Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:571.81:191.97:130.27:410.26:315:12New Moon29Wed
30Thu1:361.81:561.97:500.28:200.26:325:10New Moon30Thu
31Fri2:131.82:301.98:250.18:570.26:335:09New Moon31Fri
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 4:27 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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