Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 10:51 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 16m at 4:16 am (2.1 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 - Sep 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:451.89:332.03:080.93:140.66:377:38First Quarter1Fri
2Sat9:481.810:412.14:130.94:170.66:387:36First Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:001.811:492.15:210.85:250.66:397:35Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:101.96:260.86:310.56:407:33Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:502.21:112.07:240.67:340.46:407:32Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:442.32:072.28:160.58:310.36:417:30Full Moon6Wed
7Thu2:352.42:592.39:040.39:250.36:427:28Full Moon7Thu
8Fri3:242.43:492.49:500.210:180.26:437:27Full Moon8Fri
9Sat4:132.44:392.510:350.211:100.36:447:25Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:032.35:292.511:210.26:457:24Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:542.26:212.412:040.312:100.36:467:22Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:462.17:152.41:000.41:010.36:467:21Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:412.08:132.22:000.51:580.46:477:19Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:411.99:192.13:040.72:590.56:487:18Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:461.910:292.14:080.74:030.56:497:16Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat10:531.811:362.05:110.85:070.66:507:14Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:561.96:110.76:090.66:517:13Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:332.112:521.97:040.77:040.56:527:11Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:212.11:402.07:500.67:540.56:537:10Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:032.12:232.18:290.68:370.56:537:08New Moon20Wed
21Thu2:402.13:022.19:040.59:170.56:547:06New Moon21Thu
22Fri3:152.13:372.19:360.59:530.56:557:05New Moon22Fri
23Sat3:492.14:102.110:060.510:270.56:567:03New Moon23Sat
24Sun4:232.04:412.110:350.511:010.66:577:02Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:552.05:122.111:040.511:350.66:587:00Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:281.95:462.111:370.56:596:59Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:021.96:252.112:120.712:140.57:006:57Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:401.87:092.012:530.712:570.57:006:55First Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:241.88:022.01:420.81:490.67:016:54First Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:181.79:032.02:400.82:500.67:026:52First Quarter30Sat
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 7:33 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 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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