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 5h 07m 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 - Apr 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:261.92:421.78:520.18:540.15:526:30New Moon1Tue
2Wed3:011.93:191.79:290.19:250.15:516:31New Moon2Wed
3Thu3:351.93:551.710:040.29:560.15:496:32New Moon3Thu
4Fri4:061.94:311.610:380.210:270.25:486:33Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:371.95:071.611:130.311:010.25:466:34Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:111.86:441.512:500.36:457:35Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:481.87:231.512:400.31:300.46:437:36Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:311.88:081.51:240.32:170.46:427:37First Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:211.79:011.52:160.43:100.56:407:38First Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:191.710:031.53:140.44:080.56:397:38First Quarter10Thu
11Fri10:241.711:091.64:180.45:080.46:377:39First Quarter11Fri
12Sat11:291.75:240.36:050.36:367:40Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:101.712:291.86:290.36:590.26:357:41Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:061.91:241.97:300.27:500.16:337:42Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:572.12:161.98:260.18:390.06:327:43Full Moon15Tue
16Wed2:462.23:071.99:200.09:26-0.16:307:44Full Moon16Wed
17Thu3:342.33:581.910:110.010:13-0.16:297:45Full Moon17Thu
18Fri4:232.34:501.911:030.011:030.06:277:46Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:142.35:441.811:570.011:550.06:267:47Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:062.26:401.812:530.16:257:48Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:022.17:391.712:520.11:530.26:237:49Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:032.08:431.71:540.22:550.36:227:50Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:081.99:511.73:010.33:560.46:217:51Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:171.810:581.74:080.44:560.46:197:52Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri11:221.811:591.85:140.45:510.46:187:53Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:181.86:170.46:410.36:177:53Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:521.81:081.87:130.47:260.36:167:54Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:381.91:521.88:030.38:060.36:147:55Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:192.02:321.88:470.38:430.26:137:56New Moon29Tue
30Wed2:562.03:121.89:270.39:170.26:127:57New Moon30Wed
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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