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 : 11:25 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 12m at 4:52 am (2.1 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 - Jan 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:011.16:151.212:03-0.212:15-0.27:244:58Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:431.16:571.112:42-0.21:04-0.27:244:59Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:301.27:461.11:24-0.21:59-0.17:245:00Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:241.28:421.02:12-0.32:58-0.17:245:01Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:231.39:451.03:06-0.34:02-0.17:245:01Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:261.310:521.04:05-0.35:08-0.27:245:02Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:291.411:551.15:09-0.46:13-0.27:245:03Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:291.56:13-0.57:13-0.37:245:04Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:551.21:271.57:15-0.58:10-0.47:245:05New Moon9Sun
10Mon1:531.22:231.68:13-0.69:02-0.57:245:06New Moon10Mon
11Tue2:481.33:181.69:09-0.69:54-0.57:245:07New Moon11Tue
12Wed3:431.34:121.610:04-0.610:44-0.57:235:08Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:381.45:051.511:00-0.611:34-0.57:235:09Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:321.45:581.411:57-0.57:235:10Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:261.46:501.312:24-0.512:56-0.47:235:11First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:211.47:441.21:14-0.41:57-0.37:225:12First Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:181.38:411.12:04-0.42:57-0.37:225:13First Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:161.39:401.02:56-0.33:56-0.27:215:14First Quarter18Tue
19Wed10:151.310:381.03:49-0.34:54-0.17:215:16Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:111.211:331.04:44-0.35:50-0.17:205:17Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:031.25:39-0.36:41-0.17:205:18Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:241.012:501.36:31-0.37:27-0.27:195:19Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:101.11:341.37:18-0.38:08-0.27:195:20Full Moon23Sun
24Mon1:531.12:131.38:00-0.38:46-0.27:185:21Full Moon24Mon
25Tue2:341.12:511.38:39-0.39:21-0.27:175:22Full Moon25Tue
26Wed3:111.23:261.39:17-0.39:53-0.37:175:23Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:461.24:001.39:53-0.310:24-0.37:165:24Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:201.24:331.310:30-0.310:54-0.37:155:26Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:541.25:071.311:09-0.311:27-0.37:145:27Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:301.35:441.211:50-0.27:145:28Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:101.36:251.212:03-0.312:37-0.27:135:29Third Quarter31Mon
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 8:08 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 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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