Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 2:22 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 58m at 7:43 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jul 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:502.15:181.711:300.411:130.45:488:35Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:262.05:561.712:040.55:488:35Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:022.06:341.812:390.55:498:34Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:402.07:141.812:350.51:160.45:498:34Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:201.97:581.91:220.51:550.45:508:34First Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:031.98:471.92:140.62:380.45:508:34First Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:531.89:412.03:100.63:250.35:518:34First Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:491.810:402.14:100.64:170.35:528:33First Quarter8Fri
9Sat10:521.811:402.15:140.65:150.35:528:33Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:571.86:200.56:160.25:538:33Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:402.21:011.87:240.57:180.25:548:32Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:382.32:021.98:250.48:190.25:548:32Full Moon12Tue
13Wed2:352.43:001.99:210.39:180.15:558:31Full Moon13Wed
14Thu3:322.43:582.010:150.310:150.15:568:31Full Moon14Thu
15Fri4:272.44:552.011:070.211:120.25:568:30Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:222.35:522.011:590.25:578:30Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:152.26:482.012:100.212:490.25:588:29Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:082.17:442.11:090.31:400.35:598:29Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:012.08:412.12:100.42:290.35:598:28Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:551.99:382.13:110.53:190.36:008:27Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:501.810:352.04:110.64:090.46:018:27Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:481.811:302.05:090.64:590.46:028:26Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:441.76:060.65:500.46:028:25Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:222.012:371.86:590.66:410.46:038:24Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:102.11:271.87:490.67:300.46:048:24Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:552.12:131.88:330.68:160.46:058:23Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:362.12:561.89:140.58:570.46:068:22New Moon27Wed
28Thu3:152.13:361.99:520.59:370.46:078:21New Moon28Thu
29Fri3:512.24:141.910:270.510:150.46:078:20New Moon29Fri
30Sat4:272.24:501.911:000.510:520.46:088:19New Moon30Sat
31Sun5:012.15:261.911:320.511:310.56:098:18Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 11:02 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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