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 5h 53m 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 - Jul 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:471.89:341.82:570.63:210.45:488:35First Quarter1Wed
2Thu9:381.810:271.93:500.64:050.45:488:35First Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:331.711:181.94:440.64:520.45:498:34First Quarter3Fri
4Sat11:281.75:390.65:390.45:498:34Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:081.912:211.76:330.66:280.45:508:34Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:542.01:101.77:240.57:160.45:508:34Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:382.11:551.88:120.58:030.35:518:34Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:202.12:381.88:560.48:480.35:518:33Full Moon8Wed
9Thu3:012.23:201.89:380.49:320.35:528:33Full Moon9Thu
10Fri3:422.24:031.910:180.310:170.35:538:33Full Moon10Fri
11Sat4:242.24:471.911:000.311:030.35:538:32Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:072.25:342.011:420.311:520.35:548:32Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:532.26:232.012:280.25:558:31Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:412.27:162.112:450.41:170.25:558:31Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:332.18:112.11:430.42:090.25:568:30Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:302.09:112.12:450.43:040.25:578:30Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:322.010:152.13:500.54:010.25:588:29Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:381.911:202.24:570.55:010.25:588:29Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:451.96:030.56:020.25:598:28Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:232.212:471.97:060.47:020.26:008:27Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:212.31:452.08:040.47:590.26:018:27Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:142.32:382.08:570.38:520.26:018:26New Moon22Wed
23Thu3:042.33:272.09:450.39:410.26:028:25New Moon23Thu
24Fri3:502.34:152.010:290.310:280.36:038:25New Moon24Fri
25Sat4:352.25:012.011:110.311:120.36:048:24Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:172.25:462.011:510.411:560.46:058:23Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:572.16:292.012:290.46:068:22Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:372.07:122.012:390.51:080.46:068:21Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:182.07:551.91:240.61:470.56:078:20First Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:011.98:411.92:100.72:290.56:088:19First Quarter30Thu
31Fri8:481.89:301.93:000.73:130.56:098:18First Quarter31Fri
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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