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 5h 10m 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 - Dec 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:581.43:181.79:13-0.39:51-0.27:054:48New Moon1Mon
2Tue3:381.44:001.79:55-0.310:33-0.27:064:47Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:211.44:441.610:41-0.311:18-0.27:074:47Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:081.45:321.611:31-0.27:084:47Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:591.46:251.512:08-0.212:27-0.27:094:47First Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:551.47:221.51:02-0.21:28-0.27:104:47First Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:571.48:251.42:00-0.22:34-0.27:114:47First Quarter7Sun
8Mon9:031.49:321.43:00-0.23:41-0.27:124:47First Quarter8Mon
9Tue10:101.510:391.44:00-0.34:48-0.27:134:47Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:121.611:411.45:00-0.35:52-0.37:134:47Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:101.65:58-0.46:51-0.37:144:47Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:371.41:041.76:53-0.57:45-0.47:154:48Full Moon12Fri
13Sat1:301.41:541.77:45-0.58:35-0.47:164:48Full Moon13Sat
14Sun2:201.42:421.78:35-0.59:22-0.47:164:48Full Moon14Sun
15Mon3:071.43:291.69:22-0.510:07-0.47:174:48Full Moon15Mon
16Tue3:541.44:141.510:07-0.410:51-0.37:184:49Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:401.34:581.410:53-0.411:33-0.37:184:49Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:261.35:421.411:38-0.37:194:49Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:121.26:261.312:16-0.212:25-0.27:194:50Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:581.27:111.212:59-0.21:14-0.17:204:50Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:471.28:001.11:43-0.22:05-0.17:214:51Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon8:381.18:541.12:29-0.12:58-0.17:214:51Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue9:321.29:511.13:17-0.23:53-0.17:214:52Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed10:261.210:471.14:06-0.24:49-0.17:224:52Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:171.211:391.14:56-0.25:44-0.17:224:53Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:041.35:47-0.36:35-0.27:234:54Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:261.112:491.46:36-0.37:22-0.37:234:54Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:101.21:321.47:23-0.48:06-0.37:234:55New Moon28Sun
29Mon1:521.22:151.58:09-0.58:49-0.47:244:56New Moon29Mon
30Tue2:351.32:581.58:54-0.59:31-0.47:244:56New Moon30Tue
31Wed3:201.33:431.59:40-0.510:17-0.47:244:57Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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