Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 11:58 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 55m at 5:52 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jan 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:391.34:021.59:55-0.610:40-0.47:244:58Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:301.34:531.510:47-0.511:31-0.47:244:59Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:231.35:451.511:43-0.57:245:00Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:181.36:401.412:23-0.412:43-0.47:245:00Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:161.37:391.31:17-0.41:46-0.47:245:01Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:171.38:411.22:13-0.42:51-0.37:245:02Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:211.49:471.13:10-0.43:57-0.37:245:03Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:241.410:511.14:08-0.45:02-0.37:245:04Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:241.411:501.15:06-0.46:03-0.37:245:05Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:201.46:03-0.46:59-0.37:245:06Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:431.11:111.46:57-0.47:50-0.37:245:07New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:321.11:581.47:47-0.58:35-0.37:245:08New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:181.22:421.48:33-0.59:15-0.37:235:09New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:011.23:241.49:16-0.49:53-0.37:235:10New Moon14Mon
15Tue3:431.24:031.39:56-0.410:29-0.37:235:11Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:221.24:411.310:35-0.311:04-0.37:225:12Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:011.15:191.211:13-0.311:38-0.37:225:13Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:391.15:571.211:53-0.27:215:14Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:171.16:361.112:14-0.212:36-0.27:215:15First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:571.17:191.112:53-0.21:23-0.17:205:16First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:411.18:071.01:35-0.22:15-0.17:205:17First Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:311.29:011.02:21-0.23:11-0.17:195:19First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:271.210:011.03:12-0.24:11-0.17:195:20First Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:271.211:011.04:08-0.25:13-0.17:185:21Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:271.311:581.15:08-0.36:12-0.17:185:22Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:231.46:07-0.47:07-0.27:175:23Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:511.21:161.57:05-0.47:57-0.37:165:24Full Moon27Sun
28Mon1:421.32:071.57:59-0.58:45-0.47:155:25Full Moon28Mon
29Tue2:331.42:571.68:52-0.69:33-0.57:155:26Full Moon29Tue
30Wed3:241.43:471.69:43-0.610:20-0.57:145:28Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:151.54:381.610:36-0.611:08-0.57:135:29Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 8:55 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 88% 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 (88% 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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