Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 11:17 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 5:15 pm (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Nov 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:131.68:501.82:260.32:380.26:335:09First Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:241.69:571.73:290.33:450.26:345:08First Quarter2Sun
3Mon10:291.710:571.74:270.34:490.26:355:06Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:271.711:491.75:200.25:480.26:365:05Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:161.86:080.26:410.26:385:04Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:341.71:001.86:510.17:280.16:395:03Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:161.71:391.97:290.18:090.16:405:02Full Moon7Fri
8Sat1:551.72:151.98:050.18:470.16:415:01Full Moon8Sat
9Sun2:331.62:491.88:390.09:230.16:425:00Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:101.63:221.89:130.19:570.26:435:00Full Moon10Mon
11Tue3:461.63:561.89:460.110:310.26:444:59Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:221.54:311.710:210.111:070.26:454:58Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:581.45:101.711:000.111:470.36:464:57Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:361.45:521.611:430.26:474:56Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:191.46:391.612:320.312:320.26:484:55Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:081.47:311.51:210.31:270.26:494:55Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:051.48:291.52:140.32:280.26:514:54Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:071.49:301.53:080.23:310.16:524:53Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed10:101.610:311.54:030.14:350.16:534:53Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:081.711:291.64:570.05:370.06:544:52Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:021.85:50-0.26:35-0.16:554:52Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:231.612:531.96:42-0.37:31-0.26:564:51New Moon22Sat
23Sun1:161.61:442.07:34-0.38:24-0.26:574:50New Moon23Sun
24Mon2:081.62:352.08:25-0.49:16-0.36:584:50New Moon24Mon
25Tue3:011.63:282.09:17-0.410:09-0.26:594:50Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:551.64:221.910:11-0.311:04-0.27:004:49Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:501.55:191.811:08-0.37:014:49Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:481.46:181.712:01-0.112:08-0.27:024:48Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:481.47:191.51:00-0.11:13-0.17:034:48First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:521.48:221.41:590.02:18-0.17:044:48First Quarter30Sun
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 8:16 pm — 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 94% 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 (94% 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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