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 5h 40m 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 - Dec 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:411.410:051.43:36-0.14:04-0.17:054:48Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu10:401.511:021.44:31-0.15:04-0.17:064:47Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:341.511:531.35:22-0.16:00-0.17:074:47Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:221.56:10-0.26:50-0.17:084:47Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:391.31:051.66:55-0.27:35-0.17:094:47Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:221.41:441.67:36-0.28:15-0.27:104:47New Moon6Mon
7Tue2:031.42:221.68:14-0.38:53-0.27:104:47New Moon7Tue
8Wed2:411.32:581.58:50-0.39:28-0.27:114:47New Moon8Wed
9Thu3:191.33:341.59:25-0.210:03-0.27:124:47New Moon9Thu
10Fri3:551.34:091.510:01-0.210:37-0.17:134:47Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:301.24:461.410:37-0.211:13-0.17:144:47Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:061.25:241.411:16-0.211:52-0.17:144:47Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:441.26:051.412:00-0.17:154:48Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:261.26:501.312:34-0.112:49-0.17:164:48First Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:141.27:401.31:20-0.11:43-0.17:174:48First Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:091.38:361.22:10-0.22:42-0.17:174:48First Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:091.39:371.23:03-0.23:45-0.17:184:49First Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:111.410:401.34:00-0.34:50-0.27:194:49Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:121.511:411.34:59-0.45:53-0.37:194:50Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:091.65:58-0.56:53-0.47:204:50Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:391.41:051.76:56-0.57:50-0.47:204:50Full Moon21Tue
22Wed1:341.41:591.77:52-0.68:44-0.57:214:51Full Moon22Wed
23Thu2:291.42:531.78:46-0.69:36-0.57:214:51Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:231.43:481.79:40-0.610:29-0.57:224:52Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:181.44:431.610:35-0.611:22-0.57:224:53Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:141.45:381.511:32-0.57:224:53Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:101.36:341.412:16-0.412:32-0.47:234:54Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:071.37:311.31:11-0.41:33-0.47:234:55Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:061.38:291.22:05-0.32:34-0.37:234:55Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:061.39:281.12:58-0.33:34-0.27:244:56Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri10:051.310:271.13:51-0.34:33-0.27:244:57Waning Crescent31Fri
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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