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 5h 02m 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 - Jun 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:442.15:091.711:190.411:090.45:468:25Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:192.15:461.711:560.411:470.45:458:25Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:572.06:241.712:330.45:458:26Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:372.07:061.712:300.41:140.45:458:27Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:202.07:531.81:180.41:580.45:448:27Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:081.98:451.82:110.52:460.35:448:28Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:021.99:441.93:100.53:380.35:448:28Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:011.910:452.04:130.54:320.25:448:29Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:041.911:462.15:180.45:280.25:448:29Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:071.96:240.46:260.15:438:30Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:442.21:081.97:260.37:240.15:438:30Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:392.32:062.08:260.28:210.05:438:31New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:332.43:022.09:220.19:160.05:438:31New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:272.43:582.010:160.110:110.05:438:32New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:212.44:552.011:090.111:060.15:438:32Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:162.35:512.012:020.15:438:33Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:102.26:481.912:020.212:560.25:438:33Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:052.17:451.91:000.21:490.25:448:33Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:002.08:421.92:000.32:420.35:448:34First Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:551.99:401.93:010.43:330.35:448:34First Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:511.810:371.94:000.54:220.35:448:34First Quarter21Mon
22Tue10:471.811:312.04:580.55:100.35:448:34First Quarter22Tue
23Wed11:411.75:540.55:580.35:458:34Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:212.012:321.76:470.56:440.35:458:35Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:072.01:201.77:360.57:290.35:458:35Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:492.12:051.88:210.58:110.35:458:35Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:292.12:481.89:030.48:520.35:468:35Full Moon27Sun
28Mon3:072.13:281.89:420.49:310.35:468:35Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:442.14:061.810:190.410:090.35:478:35Full Moon29Tue
30Wed4:202.14:431.810:550.410:470.35:478:35Full Moon30Wed
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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