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 : in 38m at 1:11 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:401.810:241.93:540.74:010.56:108:17First Quarter1Sat
2Sun10:381.811:192.04:500.84:520.56:118:17Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:361.85:470.75:450.56:128:15Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:122.112:301.86:430.76:400.56:128:14Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:022.11:201.97:350.67:320.46:138:13Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:492.22:071.98:230.58:230.36:148:12Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:342.32:522.09:070.49:110.36:158:11Full Moon7Fri
8Sat3:172.33:382.19:500.49:590.36:168:10Full Moon8Sat
9Sun4:022.44:252.210:330.310:470.36:178:09Full Moon9Sun
10Mon4:482.45:142.211:180.211:380.36:188:08Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:352.36:042.312:040.26:198:07Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:252.36:572.312:320.412:540.26:198:05Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:192.27:532.31:300.41:480.36:208:04Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:162.18:532.22:320.52:450.36:218:03Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:192.09:592.23:380.53:450.46:228:02Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun10:272.011:072.24:450.64:470.46:238:00Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:342.05:500.65:500.46:247:59Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:122.212:372.06:520.56:510.46:257:58Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:102.31:322.07:480.57:480.46:267:56Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:022.32:232.18:380.58:390.36:267:55New Moon20Thu
21Fri2:482.33:102.19:230.49:260.46:277:54New Moon21Fri
22Sat3:312.33:532.110:030.410:090.46:287:52New Moon22Sat
23Sun4:112.34:352.210:400.410:490.46:297:51New Moon23Sun
24Mon4:492.25:142.111:150.411:270.56:307:49Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:262.25:522.111:490.56:317:48Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:032.16:302.112:050.612:230.56:327:47Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:402.07:082.112:440.71:000.66:337:45Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:202.07:492.01:260.71:390.66:337:44First Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:031.98:352.02:120.82:240.66:347:42First Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:511.89:282.03:040.83:140.66:357:41First Quarter30Sun
31Mon9:471.810:282.04:010.84:090.66:367:39First Quarter31Mon
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 4:11 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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