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 3h 51m 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 - Mar 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:231.51:491.67:43-0.28:16-0.16:396:00New Moon1Sat
2Sun2:091.52:311.68:30-0.28:54-0.16:386:01New Moon2Sun
3Mon2:511.63:111.69:13-0.29:29-0.16:366:02New Moon3Mon
4Tue3:301.63:481.69:52-0.110:02-0.16:356:03New Moon4Tue
5Wed4:061.64:241.510:30-0.110:33-0.16:346:04Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:411.65:011.511:060.011:050.06:326:05Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:141.65:381.411:430.111:390.06:316:06Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:481.66:161.412:210.16:296:07Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:251.56:571.312:170.11:040.26:286:08First Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:071.57:441.31:000.11:520.26:266:09First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:581.58:391.21:500.22:470.36:256:10First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:581.59:421.32:470.23:480.36:236:11First Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:051.510:451.33:500.24:500.36:226:12Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:101.611:431.54:540.15:480.26:206:13Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:061.65:560.06:400.16:196:14Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:351.612:571.76:540.07:270.06:176:15Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:241.71:451.87:47-0.18:12-0.16:166:16Full Moon17Mon
18Tue2:111.92:321.88:38-0.28:56-0.26:146:17Full Moon18Tue
19Wed2:582.03:201.89:28-0.29:40-0.26:126:18Full Moon19Wed
20Thu3:462.14:091.810:18-0.210:26-0.26:116:19Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:342.15:011.711:11-0.111:16-0.16:096:20Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:252.05:541.712:07-0.16:086:21Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:192.06:521.612:09-0.11:070.06:066:22Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:181.97:561.51:090.02:100.16:056:23Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:241.89:061.52:140.13:160.26:036:24Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:371.710:171.53:230.24:210.26:026:24Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu10:471.711:211.64:320.25:220.26:006:25Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:481.75:370.26:160.25:596:26Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:161.712:391.76:350.17:040.25:576:27Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:041.71:241.77:260.17:450.15:566:28Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:471.82:041.78:120.18:210.15:546:29New Moon31Mon
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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