Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:31 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 52m at 7:12 pm (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 - Mar 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:211.94:501.710:55-0.411:09-0.46:396:00Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:131.95:431.711:51-0.36:386:01Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:061.86:391.612:01-0.312:50-0.26:366:02First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:031.77:391.512:58-0.21:52-0.16:356:03First Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:051.78:441.41:57-0.12:550.06:336:04First Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:121.69:501.43:00-0.13:590.06:326:05First Quarter6Fri
7Sat10:201.610:541.44:050.05:000.06:306:06Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:231.611:521.55:080.05:570.06:296:07Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:181.66:070.06:480.06:276:08Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:421.61:051.67:00-0.17:330.06:266:09Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:281.61:481.67:47-0.18:130.06:246:10Full Moon11Wed
12Thu2:091.72:271.68:29-0.18:480.06:236:11Full Moon12Thu
13Fri2:481.73:041.69:07-0.19:210.06:216:12Full Moon13Fri
14Sat3:231.73:391.69:430.09:520.06:206:13Full Moon14Sat
15Sun3:571.74:141.610:170.010:230.06:186:14Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:291.74:491.610:520.110:550.16:176:15Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:021.75:241.511:270.111:310.16:156:16Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:371.76:011.512:060.26:146:17Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:161.76:421.412:110.112:500.26:126:18Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:021.77:301.412:570.21:390.26:116:19Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:541.68:271.41:500.22:350.36:096:20Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:561.69:321.52:500.23:360.36:086:21Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:021.710:381.63:560.24:380.26:066:22Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:071.711:401.75:030.15:390.16:046:23Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:071.86:070.06:350.06:036:24Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:361.91:021.97:07-0.17:28-0.16:016:25New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:292.01:551.98:02-0.18:18-0.26:006:26New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:202.12:472.08:55-0.29:06-0.25:586:27New Moon28Sat
29Sun3:102.23:392.09:48-0.29:55-0.25:576:27Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:012.24:321.910:41-0.210:46-0.25:556:28Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:532.15:261.811:36-0.111:39-0.15:546:29Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 10:21 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 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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