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 6h 11m 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 - Dec 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:541.36:121.412:000.012:030.07:064:48Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:371.26:571.412:420.012:500.07:074:47First Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:231.27:451.31:270.01:410.07:084:47First Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:141.28:381.32:150.02:370.07:084:47First Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:091.29:351.33:030.03:350.07:094:47First Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:051.310:311.33:53-0.14:340.07:104:47Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:591.411:241.34:44-0.25:32-0.17:114:47Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:491.55:36-0.26:28-0.27:124:47Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:151.312:381.66:27-0.37:20-0.27:134:47Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:041.41:271.77:18-0.48:10-0.37:144:47Full Moon10Sun
11Mon1:531.42:161.78:09-0.58:59-0.47:144:47Full Moon11Mon
12Tue2:431.43:061.79:00-0.59:49-0.47:154:48Full Moon12Tue
13Wed3:361.43:591.79:52-0.510:42-0.47:164:48Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:301.44:541.710:47-0.511:37-0.47:164:48Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:271.45:511.611:46-0.47:174:48Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:261.46:501.512:34-0.312:49-0.47:184:49Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:281.37:531.41:33-0.31:54-0.37:184:49Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:331.38:581.32:32-0.33:01-0.37:194:49Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:371.410:021.23:29-0.34:05-0.37:204:50Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:391.411:021.24:25-0.35:08-0.37:204:50Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:341.411:561.25:19-0.36:06-0.37:214:51Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:251.56:11-0.46:59-0.37:214:51Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:451.21:111.56:59-0.47:46-0.37:224:52Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:301.21:531.57:44-0.48:28-0.37:224:52New Moon24Sun
25Mon2:131.22:331.48:25-0.49:06-0.37:224:53New Moon25Mon
26Tue2:531.23:121.49:04-0.49:42-0.37:234:54New Moon26Tue
27Wed3:321.23:491.49:41-0.410:17-0.37:234:54New Moon27Wed
28Thu4:101.24:261.410:17-0.310:51-0.37:234:55Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:461.15:031.310:54-0.311:26-0.27:244:56Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:231.15:401.311:33-0.37:244:57Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:001.16:191.212:03-0.212:15-0.27:244:57Waxing Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
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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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