Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 05m at 11:59 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:031.98:441.82:080.62:350.45:488:35Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:501.89:341.82:590.63:170.45:488:35Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed9:401.710:251.83:530.74:000.45:498:34Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu10:351.711:151.94:480.74:450.45:498:34Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri11:301.75:450.75:330.45:508:34Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:051.912:231.76:410.66:230.45:508:34Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:522.01:121.77:330.67:130.45:518:34Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon1:372.11:591.78:220.58:030.35:518:33New Moon8Mon
9Tue2:222.22:451.89:080.58:520.35:528:33New Moon9Tue
10Wed3:062.23:301.89:520.49:400.25:538:33New Moon10Wed
11Thu3:512.24:181.910:350.410:290.25:538:32New Moon11Thu
12Fri4:372.25:081.911:200.311:190.35:548:32Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:252.25:592.012:060.35:558:31Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:142.26:532.012:130.312:550.25:558:31Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:062.17:482.11:100.41:460.25:568:30First Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:012.18:462.12:120.42:390.25:578:30First Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:592.09:472.13:160.43:340.25:588:29First Quarter17Wed
18Thu10:031.910:502.24:220.54:300.35:588:29First Quarter18Thu
19Fri11:091.811:522.25:270.55:280.35:598:28Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:131.86:310.56:270.36:008:27Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:502.21:111.87:320.57:240.36:018:27Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:442.32:051.98:260.48:190.36:018:26Full Moon22Mon
23Tue2:342.32:551.99:150.49:090.36:028:25Full Moon23Tue
24Wed3:212.33:421.910:000.49:550.36:038:25Full Moon24Wed
25Thu4:052.24:261.910:400.410:380.46:048:24Full Moon25Thu
26Fri4:462.25:101.911:180.411:200.46:058:23Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:262.15:521.911:550.46:068:22Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:042.16:321.912:000.512:300.56:068:21Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:422.07:121.912:420.61:060.56:078:20Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:211.97:531.91:250.71:430.56:088:19Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed8:031.98:361.92:120.72:230.56:098:18Third Quarter31Wed
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 2:55 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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