Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 26m at 10:51 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 4:38 pm (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Mar 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:191.83:451.79:49-0.410:03-0.46:396:00Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:081.94:351.710:42-0.410:49-0.36:386:01Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:581.95:251.611:35-0.311:36-0.36:366:02Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:481.86:171.512:31-0.26:356:03Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:401.87:111.412:27-0.21:290.06:336:04First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:361.68:101.31:22-0.12:290.16:326:05First Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:391.59:151.32:220.03:300.26:306:06First Quarter7Tue
8Wed9:471.510:201.33:260.14:310.26:296:07First Quarter8Wed
9Thu10:531.411:201.34:300.15:290.26:276:08Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:501.55:310.16:210.26:266:09Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:141.412:381.56:260.17:060.16:246:10Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:001.51:201.57:140.17:450.16:236:11Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:421.61:581.67:560.08:190.06:216:12Full Moon13Mon
14Tue2:201.62:341.68:350.08:500.06:206:13Full Moon14Tue
15Wed2:541.73:081.69:120.09:190.06:186:14Full Moon15Wed
16Thu3:251.73:411.59:470.09:480.06:176:15Full Moon16Thu
17Fri3:561.74:141.510:210.110:180.16:156:16Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:271.84:471.510:570.110:520.16:146:17Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:021.85:231.411:350.211:310.16:126:18Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:421.76:041.412:170.26:116:19Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:281.76:521.412:170.11:070.36:096:20Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:221.77:511.41:120.22:060.36:076:21Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:251.79:011.42:160.23:130.36:066:22Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:371.710:171.53:270.24:210.36:046:23Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:491.711:251.64:400.25:250.26:036:24Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:531.85:490.16:230.16:016:25Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:241.812:491.96:520.07:15-0.16:006:26Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:182.01:421.97:49-0.18:03-0.15:586:27New Moon28Tue
29Wed2:082.12:331.98:43-0.28:49-0.25:576:28New Moon29Wed
30Thu2:562.23:231.99:34-0.29:34-0.25:556:28New Moon30Thu
31Fri3:442.24:121.810:25-0.110:20-0.15:546:29Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 1:44 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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