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 2h 36m 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 - Feb 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:241.32:511.58:43-0.59:21-0.37:125:30New Moon1Sat
2Sun3:101.33:351.49:29-0.410:01-0.37:115:31New Moon2Sun
3Mon3:541.34:161.410:13-0.410:37-0.37:105:32Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:361.34:551.310:55-0.311:13-0.37:105:33Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:161.35:341.311:36-0.211:48-0.27:095:34Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:541.36:131.212:18-0.17:085:35Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:331.36:541.112:24-0.21:02-0.17:075:36First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:141.27:401.11:04-0.11:490.07:065:37First Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:591.28:321.01:47-0.12:400.07:055:39First Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:511.29:301.02:36-0.13:360.17:035:40First Quarter10Mon
11Tue9:511.210:301.03:30-0.14:360.17:025:41Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:521.311:271.14:29-0.15:350.07:015:42Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:491.35:28-0.16:300.07:005:43Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:181.212:411.46:25-0.27:18-0.16:595:44Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:051.31:281.57:18-0.38:03-0.26:585:45Full Moon15Sat
16Sun1:511.42:131.68:08-0.48:45-0.36:575:46Full Moon16Sun
17Mon2:361.52:581.68:56-0.49:26-0.36:555:47Full Moon17Mon
18Tue3:221.63:431.69:44-0.410:08-0.46:545:49Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:081.74:291.610:33-0.410:52-0.46:535:50Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:561.75:171.511:25-0.311:39-0.46:525:51Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:451.76:091.512:20-0.36:505:52Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:381.77:041.412:30-0.31:20-0.26:495:53Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:351.68:071.31:26-0.22:23-0.16:485:54Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:391.69:171.22:28-0.23:310.06:465:55Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:511.510:281.23:35-0.14:380.06:455:56Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:021.511:341.34:43-0.15:430.06:445:57Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:061.55:50-0.16:410.06:425:58Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:321.41:011.66:50-0.27:32-0.16:415:59Waning Crescent28Fri
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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