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 4h 04m 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 - Oct 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:472.16:112.212:030.37:046:50Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:312.06:562.112:430.512:460.47:046:49Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:161.97:432.01:300.61:320.57:056:47First Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:051.88:331.92:200.72:230.57:066:45First Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:001.79:301.93:120.73:160.67:076:44First Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:591.710:301.94:070.74:130.67:086:42First Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:001.711:281.95:020.75:090.67:096:41Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:561.85:540.66:050.57:106:39Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:211.912:451.86:430.66:570.57:116:38Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:082.01:291.97:270.57:450.47:126:37Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:502.02:082.08:070.48:300.37:136:35Full Moon11Wed
12Thu2:292.02:462.18:450.39:130.37:146:34Full Moon12Thu
13Fri3:072.03:232.19:220.29:540.37:156:32Full Moon13Fri
14Sat3:452.04:012.29:590.210:350.37:166:31Full Moon14Sat
15Sun4:242.04:432.210:390.211:190.37:176:29Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:072.05:272.211:220.27:186:28Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:541.96:162.112:060.312:100.27:196:27Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:451.97:102.112:590.41:050.27:206:25Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:431.88:102.01:590.42:060.37:216:24Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:481.89:191.93:050.43:140.37:226:22Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:011.810:331.94:130.44:250.37:236:21Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun11:131.811:431.95:180.45:340.37:246:20Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:171.96:180.36:390.27:256:19Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:442.01:142.07:130.27:380.17:266:17Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:382.02:042.18:030.18:320.17:276:16New Moon25Wed
26Thu2:272.02:512.18:490.19:210.17:286:15New Moon26Thu
27Fri3:121.93:352.19:310.010:070.17:296:14New Moon27Fri
28Sat3:551.94:172.110:120.010:500.17:306:12New Moon28Sat
29Sun3:371.83:582.09:510.110:310.26:315:11Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:191.84:391.910:300.111:110.36:325:10Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:001.75:201.911:100.211:530.36:335:09Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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