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 2h 55m 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 - Apr 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:462.16:221.812:330.05:526:30Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:422.07:211.712:360.01:330.15:516:31First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:421.98:241.61:360.12:340.25:496:32First Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:471.89:291.62:390.23:340.25:486:33First Quarter4Sat
5Sun10:531.711:311.74:430.25:310.36:467:34First Quarter5Sun
6Mon11:551.75:450.36:250.36:457:35Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:271.712:481.76:430.37:140.26:437:36Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:171.81:351.77:360.27:580.26:427:37Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:011.92:171.78:220.28:370.26:407:38Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:421.92:571.89:040.29:130.26:397:39Full Moon10Fri
11Sat3:191.93:351.89:420.29:460.26:377:40Full Moon11Sat
12Sun3:532.04:111.810:180.210:180.26:367:41Full Moon12Sun
13Mon4:262.04:461.710:530.210:500.26:347:41Full Moon13Mon
14Tue4:582.05:211.711:280.211:240.26:337:42Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:312.05:561.712:040.36:317:43Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:071.96:331.612:000.312:420.36:307:44Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:481.97:151.612:420.31:250.36:297:45Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:331.98:041.61:290.32:140.46:277:46Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:261.99:011.72:240.43:080.46:267:47Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:251.810:061.73:260.44:070.36:247:48Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:311.811:131.84:330.35:070.36:237:49Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:371.95:410.36:070.26:227:50Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:162.012:401.96:470.27:050.16:207:51Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:132.11:372.07:480.18:000.06:197:52Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:072.22:332.08:460.08:52-0.16:187:53New Moon25Sat
26Sun2:582.33:262.09:400.09:42-0.16:177:54New Moon26Sun
27Mon3:492.44:202.010:330.010:32-0.16:157:55New Moon27Mon
28Tue4:412.35:132.011:250.011:240.06:147:56Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:332.36:081.912:190.16:137:56Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:262.27:031.812:170.11:140.26:127:57Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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