Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 44m at 11:25 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:552.32:191.98:430.38:360.15:488:35Full Moon1Thu
2Fri2:512.43:171.99:390.39:340.15:488:35Full Moon2Fri
3Sat3:482.44:151.910:320.210:310.15:498:34Full Moon3Sat
4Sun4:442.35:131.911:250.211:280.25:498:34Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:392.36:102.012:170.25:508:34Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:332.27:072.012:270.21:090.35:518:34Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:262.18:042.01:270.32:000.35:518:33Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:192.09:012.02:280.42:490.35:528:33Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:131.99:582.03:290.53:380.35:528:33Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:091.810:542.04:280.64:260.45:538:32Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun11:051.711:472.05:260.65:150.45:548:32Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:591.76:220.66:040.45:548:32Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:362.012:511.77:130.66:530.45:558:31Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:222.01:391.78:010.67:410.45:568:31Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:052.12:241.88:450.58:250.45:578:30New Moon15Thu
16Fri2:452.13:061.89:250.59:060.45:578:30New Moon16Fri
17Sat3:242.13:461.810:030.59:450.45:588:29New Moon17Sat
18Sun4:012.14:241.810:380.510:240.45:598:28New Moon18Sun
19Mon4:372.15:011.811:120.511:020.46:008:28Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:122.15:381.911:450.411:420.56:008:27Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:472.16:161.912:190.46:018:26Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:242.06:582.012:260.512:560.46:028:26Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:052.07:432.01:130.61:360.46:038:25First Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:501.98:332.12:050.62:220.46:048:24First Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:421.99:302.13:030.63:130.46:048:23First Quarter25Sun
26Mon9:421.810:322.14:060.64:100.46:058:23First Quarter26Mon
27Tue10:501.811:382.25:140.65:130.36:068:22Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:001.86:230.66:190.36:078:21Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:432.31:071.97:290.57:250.36:088:20Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:442.32:081.98:300.48:270.26:098:19Full Moon30Fri
31Sat2:422.43:062.09:250.49:250.26:098:18Full Moon31Sat
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 2:20 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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