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 : 11:59 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 27m at 5:28 am (2.1 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 - Dec 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:491.75:37-0.36:24-0.27:054:48Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:131.512:431.86:32-0.47:22-0.37:064:47New Moon2Mon
3Tue1:081.51:351.97:25-0.48:16-0.47:074:47New Moon3Tue
4Wed2:001.52:261.98:16-0.49:07-0.47:084:47New Moon4Wed
5Thu2:511.53:161.89:06-0.49:57-0.37:094:47New Moon5Thu
6Fri3:421.44:071.79:57-0.410:46-0.27:104:47Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:321.44:581.610:48-0.311:36-0.27:114:47Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:231.35:501.511:40-0.37:124:47Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:151.36:411.412:26-0.112:35-0.27:124:47First Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:091.27:331.31:17-0.11:32-0.17:134:47First Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:051.28:261.22:06-0.12:290.07:144:47First Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:031.29:221.22:55-0.13:260.07:154:48First Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:591.210:161.13:42-0.14:210.07:154:48First Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:511.211:091.14:29-0.15:150.07:164:48Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:381.311:581.15:15-0.16:07-0.17:174:48Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:211.36:01-0.26:54-0.17:174:49Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:431.21:011.46:44-0.27:38-0.27:184:49Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:251.21:401.47:26-0.38:19-0.27:194:49Full Moon18Wed
19Thu2:041.22:181.58:08-0.38:58-0.27:194:50Full Moon19Thu
20Fri2:431.22:571.58:48-0.49:37-0.27:204:50Full Moon20Fri
21Sat3:211.23:381.59:30-0.410:16-0.27:204:51Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:011.24:201.410:13-0.410:57-0.27:214:51Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:451.25:041.411:00-0.411:42-0.37:214:52Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:321.25:521.411:51-0.37:224:52Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:241.26:431.312:31-0.312:47-0.37:224:53Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:201.37:401.31:23-0.31:49-0.37:234:53Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:211.38:431.22:18-0.32:54-0.37:234:54Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat9:251.49:491.23:15-0.44:01-0.37:234:55Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun10:291.410:551.24:14-0.45:07-0.37:234:55Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:301.511:571.25:14-0.46:11-0.47:244:56Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:271.66:13-0.57:09-0.47:244:57Waning 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 8:43 am — 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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