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 : in 1h 58m at 12:34 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:072.44:362.210:470.210:540.26:108:17New Moon1Tue
2Wed5:002.45:312.211:360.211:490.26:118:16Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:522.36:252.212:260.26:128:15Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:432.27:182.212:450.31:150.36:138:14Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:352.18:132.21:430.42:060.36:148:13First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:282.09:092.12:420.52:560.46:158:12First Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:231.910:062.13:400.63:470.46:158:11First Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:211.811:032.14:380.74:400.56:168:09First Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:201.811:582.15:350.75:320.56:178:08Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:151.86:290.76:250.56:188:07Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:482.11:061.97:200.77:140.56:198:06Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:342.11:531.98:060.68:010.56:208:05Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:162.22:351.98:470.68:430.56:218:03Full Moon13Sun
14Mon2:562.23:152.09:250.59:230.46:228:02Full Moon14Mon
15Tue3:332.23:522.010:000.510:010.46:238:01Full Moon15Tue
16Wed4:082.24:272.010:330.510:380.56:238:00Full Moon16Wed
17Thu4:432.25:012.111:060.511:160.56:247:58Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:182.25:372.111:390.411:560.56:257:57Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:542.16:162.112:150.46:267:56Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:332.16:592.212:390.612:560.46:277:54Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:172.07:472.21:280.61:420.46:287:53Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:082.08:422.22:230.72:340.46:297:51Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:062.09:452.23:250.73:330.46:307:50Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:141.910:542.24:340.74:380.46:307:49Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:262.05:440.75:460.46:317:47Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:042.312:352.06:510.66:520.46:327:46Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:072.31:362.17:520.57:550.36:337:44Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:062.42:332.28:460.48:530.26:347:43New Moon28Mon
29Tue3:002.53:262.39:360.39:470.26:357:41New Moon29Tue
30Wed3:512.44:172.310:240.310:390.26:367:40New Moon30Wed
31Thu4:402.45:072.311:090.311:310.36:377:38Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 3:32 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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