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 4h 09m 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 - Dec 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:351.31:531.67:40-0.18:29-0.17:054:48Full Moon1Sun
2Mon2:151.32:291.68:18-0.29:06-0.17:064:47Full Moon2Mon
3Tue2:531.33:051.58:55-0.29:41-0.17:074:47Full Moon3Tue
4Wed3:301.33:411.59:32-0.210:16-0.17:084:47Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:051.34:181.510:09-0.210:51-0.17:094:47Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:421.34:551.510:49-0.211:28-0.17:104:47Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:211.35:361.411:33-0.17:114:47Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:041.36:191.412:08-0.112:22-0.17:114:47Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:521.37:071.312:53-0.11:16-0.17:124:47Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:451.48:021.31:41-0.22:15-0.17:134:47Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:441.49:031.22:34-0.23:18-0.17:144:47Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:461.510:091.23:31-0.34:23-0.17:154:47Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:481.611:141.34:31-0.35:29-0.27:154:48Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:491.65:32-0.46:31-0.37:164:48Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:151.312:471.76:33-0.57:30-0.37:174:48New Moon15Sun
16Mon1:131.31:431.77:32-0.58:25-0.47:174:48New Moon16Mon
17Tue2:091.42:381.78:28-0.69:18-0.47:184:49New Moon17Tue
18Wed3:031.43:321.79:23-0.610:09-0.47:194:49Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:571.44:251.610:17-0.510:59-0.47:194:50Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:511.45:171.511:12-0.511:48-0.37:204:50Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:451.36:091.412:08-0.47:204:51Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:381.37:001.312:38-0.31:06-0.37:214:51First Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:331.37:531.21:27-0.32:05-0.27:214:52First Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:291.28:481.12:16-0.23:02-0.17:224:52First Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:251.29:451.03:05-0.23:59-0.17:224:53First Quarter25Wed
26Thu10:201.210:411.03:55-0.24:54-0.17:224:53Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:131.211:341.04:46-0.25:47-0.17:234:54Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:011.25:37-0.26:37-0.17:234:55Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:231.112:461.36:26-0.37:22-0.27:234:55Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:081.11:281.37:11-0.38:04-0.27:244:56Full Moon30Mon
31Tue1:501.12:071.37:53-0.48:39-0.37:244:57Full Moon31Tue
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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