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 : 10:39 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 18m at 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 - May 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:252.35:581.912:100.16:097:59Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:212.26:571.812:120.11:070.26:088:00Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:202.18:001.81:140.22:070.26:078:01Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:212.09:051.82:200.33:060.36:068:02Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:261.910:111.93:270.34:040.36:058:03Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:301.811:141.94:330.34:590.36:048:04Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:311.85:370.45:510.36:038:05Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:102.012:251.86:370.46:410.26:028:06Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:012.11:151.87:320.37:270.26:018:07Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:462.12:011.88:210.38:100.26:008:08Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:272.12:441.89:040.38:500.25:598:08New Moon11Mon
12Tue3:052.13:251.89:440.39:280.25:588:09New Moon12Tue
13Wed3:412.14:051.810:210.310:040.35:578:10New Moon13Wed
14Thu4:172.14:441.710:570.410:390.35:568:11New Moon14Thu
15Fri4:522.05:221.711:320.411:160.45:558:12Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:272.06:011.712:080.45:558:13Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:052.06:401.712:450.45:548:14Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:441.97:211.712:370.41:250.45:538:15Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:261.98:061.71:240.52:070.45:528:15First Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:111.88:571.82:170.52:520.45:528:16First Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:021.89:521.83:140.53:400.45:518:17First Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:591.810:501.94:140.54:310.35:508:18First Quarter22Fri
23Sat11:001.811:472.15:170.55:250.25:508:19Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:011.86:200.46:210.25:498:20Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:422.21:001.87:210.37:180.15:498:20Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:362.31:571.98:190.38:150.15:488:21Full Moon26Tue
27Wed2:292.32:541.99:140.29:110.05:478:22Full Moon27Wed
28Thu3:232.43:501.910:080.210:060.05:478:23Full Moon28Thu
29Fri4:172.44:471.911:020.111:020.15:478:23Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:132.35:461.911:560.15:468:24Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:092.26:451.912:010.112:510.25:468:25Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 7:38 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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