Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:42 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 46m at 6:30 pm (1.8 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 - Jan 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:001.311:201.14:43-0.35:29-0.27:244:57Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:501.35:32-0.36:20-0.27:244:58Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:091.112:351.36:20-0.37:06-0.27:244:59Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:541.11:171.37:04-0.47:48-0.37:245:00New Moon4Tue
5Wed1:371.11:561.47:46-0.48:27-0.37:245:01New Moon5Wed
6Thu2:171.12:341.48:25-0.49:04-0.37:245:02New Moon6Thu
7Fri2:541.13:111.49:02-0.49:39-0.37:245:03New Moon7Fri
8Sat3:301.13:471.49:38-0.410:13-0.37:245:04New Moon8Sat
9Sun4:041.14:231.310:15-0.410:47-0.37:245:04Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:391.14:591.310:54-0.411:23-0.37:245:05Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:161.25:381.311:36-0.37:245:06Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:581.26:211.212:02-0.312:23-0.37:245:07Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:441.27:091.212:46-0.31:16-0.27:235:08First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:371.38:031.11:35-0.42:14-0.27:235:09First Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:351.39:061.12:29-0.43:18-0.27:235:10First Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:401.310:141.13:29-0.44:27-0.27:225:12Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:471.411:211.24:32-0.45:35-0.37:225:13Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:511.55:38-0.56:39-0.47:225:14Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:241.212:521.56:41-0.57:38-0.47:215:15Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:221.31:491.67:40-0.68:32-0.57:215:16Full Moon20Thu
21Fri2:181.42:441.68:37-0.79:23-0.57:205:17Full Moon21Fri
22Sat3:121.43:381.69:30-0.710:13-0.57:205:18Full Moon22Sat
23Sun4:041.44:291.510:24-0.611:01-0.57:195:19Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:561.45:201.511:17-0.511:49-0.57:185:20Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:471.46:101.412:11-0.47:185:21Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:381.47:001.212:38-0.41:06-0.37:175:22Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:311.37:521.11:26-0.32:02-0.27:165:24Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:251.38:471.12:15-0.32:58-0.27:165:25Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:211.29:441.03:06-0.23:53-0.17:155:26Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun10:171.210:421.03:58-0.24:48-0.17:145:27Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:111.211:351.14:51-0.25:42-0.17:135:28Waning Crescent31Mon
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 9:36 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 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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