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 1h 29m 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 - Jan 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:521.21:201.67:08-0.58:04-0.47:244:58New Moon1Wed
2Thu1:461.22:131.68:02-0.58:54-0.47:244:58New Moon2Thu
3Fri2:371.23:041.58:54-0.59:41-0.47:244:59New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:261.23:531.59:43-0.510:26-0.47:245:00Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:141.24:401.410:31-0.511:10-0.37:245:01Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:011.25:251.311:19-0.411:52-0.37:245:02Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:481.26:091.212:08-0.37:245:03Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:351.16:531.112:34-0.312:57-0.27:245:04First Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:221.17:401.11:16-0.21:48-0.17:245:05First Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:111.18:301.01:59-0.22:40-0.17:245:06First Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:021.19:261.02:44-0.23:34-0.17:245:07First Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:551.110:230.93:32-0.24:30-0.17:245:08Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:481.211:171.04:22-0.25:25-0.17:235:09Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:391.25:14-0.26:18-0.17:235:10Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:071.012:271.36:05-0.37:07-0.27:235:11Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:531.01:121.36:55-0.47:51-0.27:225:12Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:361.11:551.47:42-0.48:33-0.37:225:13Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:171.12:371.48:28-0.59:13-0.37:225:14Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:591.23:201.49:13-0.59:53-0.47:215:15Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:421.34:031.59:58-0.510:34-0.47:215:16Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:281.34:471.410:46-0.511:18-0.47:205:17Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:151.45:341.411:37-0.47:205:18Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:051.46:241.312:04-0.412:32-0.47:195:19Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:581.47:191.212:54-0.41:32-0.37:185:21Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:551.48:201.21:48-0.42:36-0.37:185:22Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:581.49:281.12:46-0.43:43-0.27:175:23Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon10:061.410:381.13:49-0.34:52-0.27:165:24Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:131.411:441.14:54-0.35:57-0.27:165:25Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:151.45:58-0.46:57-0.37:155:26Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:421.21:121.56:59-0.47:51-0.37:145:27New Moon30Thu
31Fri1:351.22:041.57:53-0.48:38-0.37:135:28New Moon31Fri
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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