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 5h 25m 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 - Dec 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:161.86:06-0.36:57-0.37:054:48Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:441.61:101.97:02-0.47:53-0.47:064:47Full Moon2Wed
3Thu1:391.62:031.97:56-0.58:47-0.47:074:47Full Moon3Thu
4Fri2:321.62:561.98:49-0.59:38-0.47:084:47Full Moon4Fri
5Sat3:251.63:481.89:40-0.510:30-0.47:094:47Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:181.54:411.710:33-0.411:22-0.37:104:47Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:111.55:341.611:27-0.47:114:47Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:051.46:271.512:15-0.212:23-0.37:124:47Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:001.47:221.41:08-0.21:21-0.27:124:47Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:571.38:181.32:00-0.12:20-0.17:134:47Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:551.39:151.22:52-0.13:18-0.17:144:47Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:531.310:111.23:42-0.14:140.07:154:48Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun10:461.311:041.24:31-0.15:08-0.17:154:48Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:351.311:541.25:19-0.26:00-0.17:164:48Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:201.46:05-0.26:47-0.17:174:48Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:391.21:021.46:49-0.37:31-0.27:174:49Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:221.21:411.47:30-0.38:11-0.27:184:49New Moon17Thu
18Fri2:011.22:181.58:09-0.38:49-0.27:194:49New Moon18Fri
19Sat2:391.22:551.58:47-0.39:26-0.37:194:50New Moon19Sat
20Sun3:151.23:321.59:26-0.410:02-0.37:204:50New Moon20Sun
21Mon3:511.24:101.410:05-0.410:40-0.37:204:51Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:291.24:501.410:47-0.311:20-0.37:214:51Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:111.25:341.411:32-0.37:214:52Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:571.36:211.412:04-0.312:23-0.37:224:52First Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:481.37:131.312:53-0.31:20-0.37:224:53First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:451.38:121.31:46-0.32:23-0.27:234:53First Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:471.39:171.22:43-0.43:28-0.37:234:54First Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:531.410:241.23:43-0.44:36-0.37:234:55Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:581.511:291.34:45-0.55:42-0.37:234:55Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:591.55:46-0.56:44-0.47:244:56Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:291.312:561.66:46-0.67:42-0.57:244:57Full Moon31Thu
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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