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 3h 55m 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 - Nov 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:481.83:041.99:000.19:330.26:345:08New Moon1Sat
2Sun3:231.73:401.99:350.110:100.26:355:07Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:591.74:181.910:130.110:490.26:365:06Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:381.75:001.910:550.111:330.26:375:05Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:211.65:471.811:430.16:385:04Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:111.66:391.812:220.212:370.26:395:03First Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:071.67:371.71:180.21:390.26:405:02First Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:111.68:431.72:190.22:460.26:415:01First Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:201.79:511.73:210.13:540.16:425:00Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:281.810:571.74:220.15:010.16:434:59Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:291.911:571.85:220.06:050.06:454:58Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:262.06:18-0.17:03-0.16:464:57Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:531.81:182.07:12-0.27:58-0.26:474:57Full Moon13Thu
14Fri1:451.82:092.18:03-0.38:49-0.26:484:56Full Moon14Fri
15Sat2:361.82:582.08:51-0.39:39-0.26:494:55Full Moon15Sat
16Sun3:251.73:472.09:39-0.310:28-0.16:504:54Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:151.74:361.910:28-0.211:16-0.16:514:54Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:041.65:251.711:17-0.16:524:53Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:541.56:141.612:060.012:090.06:534:52Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:461.57:051.512:560.11:020.06:544:52Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:401.47:581.41:470.11:580.16:554:51Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:361.48:541.42:370.12:530.16:564:51Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:331.49:511.43:260.13:490.26:574:50Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon10:281.410:451.44:150.14:430.16:584:50Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:171.511:351.45:020.05:350.16:594:49Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:021.55:480.06:240.07:004:49Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:211.412:441.66:31-0.17:100.07:024:49Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:031.41:231.67:13-0.17:53-0.17:034:48New Moon28Fri
29Sat1:421.42:011.77:53-0.28:33-0.17:034:48New Moon29Sat
30Sun2:201.42:391.78:33-0.29:12-0.17:044:48New Moon30Sun
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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