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 : 1:11 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 05m at 6:42 am (2.0 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 - May 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:022.14:221.810:330.310:260.26:117:58Full Moon1Sat
2Sun4:362.14:591.711:080.311:000.36:107:59Full Moon2Sun
3Mon5:102.05:361.711:430.311:340.36:088:00Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:442.06:131.712:190.46:078:01Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:212.06:511.612:120.412:580.46:068:02Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:021.97:331.612:550.41:400.46:058:03Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:471.98:201.71:430.52:270.46:048:04Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:371.99:151.72:370.53:170.46:038:05Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:341.810:151.83:370.54:110.46:028:06Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:351.811:171.94:400.55:060.36:018:06Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:371.95:450.46:010.26:008:07Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:152.012:361.96:470.36:560.15:598:08Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:092.21:321.97:470.27:500.15:588:09Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:012.32:262.08:430.18:430.05:578:10New Moon14Fri
15Sat2:522.43:202.09:370.19:350.05:568:11New Moon15Sat
16Sun3:442.44:152.010:300.110:270.05:558:12New Moon16Sun
17Mon4:362.45:112.011:240.111:210.05:558:13Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:302.36:081.912:190.15:548:14Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:262.27:071.912:180.11:170.25:538:14Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:242.18:071.91:180.22:150.25:528:15First Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:252.09:101.92:220.33:130.35:528:16First Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:271.910:131.93:260.44:080.35:518:17First Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:291.811:121.94:300.45:020.35:508:18First Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:271.85:310.45:520.35:508:19Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:072.012:201.86:280.46:400.35:498:19Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:562.01:091.87:210.47:240.35:488:20Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:402.11:531.88:090.48:060.35:488:21Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:202.12:361.88:520.48:450.35:478:22Full Moon28Fri
29Sat2:582.13:161.89:310.39:210.35:478:22Full Moon29Sat
30Sun3:342.13:551.810:080.39:570.35:468:23Full Moon30Sun
31Mon4:092.14:331.710:440.310:320.35:468:24Full Moon31Mon
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 9:56 am — 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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