Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 19m at 12:42 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:42 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Aug 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:522.26:182.112:210.36:108:18Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:362.17:062.112:410.51:050.36:108:17Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:232.17:572.11:340.51:540.36:118:16Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:172.08:542.22:330.62:470.36:128:15Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:172.09:582.23:370.63:450.36:138:14Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:241.911:052.24:440.64:470.36:148:13Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:341.95:530.65:520.36:158:11Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:122.312:402.06:580.56:560.36:168:10Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:132.31:402.07:590.47:570.26:178:09Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:102.42:362.18:530.48:530.26:178:08New Moon10Tue
11Wed3:032.43:282.19:430.39:460.26:188:07New Moon11Wed
12Thu3:532.44:182.210:290.310:360.36:198:06New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:402.35:072.211:130.311:240.36:208:04Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:252.35:542.211:550.46:218:03Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:092.26:402.112:120.412:370.46:228:02Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:532.17:262.11:000.51:190.56:238:01Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:372.08:132.01:490.62:030.56:247:59First Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:241.99:022.02:390.72:480.66:247:58First Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:161.89:562.03:310.83:360.66:257:57First Quarter19Thu
20Fri10:131.810:522.04:250.84:270.66:267:55First Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:121.811:482.05:210.85:200.66:277:54Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:091.86:160.86:140.66:287:53Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:392.112:591.97:080.77:060.56:297:51Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:262.21:451.97:550.67:540.56:307:50Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:092.22:262.08:370.68:400.46:317:48Full Moon25Wed
26Thu2:492.33:062.19:170.59:240.46:317:47Full Moon26Thu
27Fri3:282.33:462.29:540.410:070.46:327:45Full Moon27Fri
28Sat4:072.34:272.210:320.410:500.46:337:44Full Moon28Sat
29Sun4:482.35:102.311:120.311:360.46:347:43Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:312.35:552.311:540.36:357:41Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:172.26:442.312:250.512:410.36:367:40Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 3:42 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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