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 1h 07m 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 - Aug 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:421.99:222.03:040.73:020.46:118:17Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:371.810:182.03:590.73:520.56:128:16Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon10:351.811:152.04:550.84:440.56:128:15Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue11:331.85:500.85:380.56:138:14Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:092.012:281.86:440.76:300.56:148:12Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:592.01:181.87:330.77:200.56:158:11Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:432.12:031.98:170.68:070.56:168:10Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:242.22:441.98:570.68:500.46:178:09New Moon8Sat
9Sun3:022.23:232.09:320.59:310.46:188:08New Moon9Sun
10Mon3:372.23:592.110:060.410:110.46:198:07New Moon10Mon
11Tue4:122.24:362.110:390.410:510.46:198:05Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:482.25:142.211:130.411:320.56:208:04Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:252.15:552.211:500.46:218:03Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:062.16:392.212:160.512:320.46:228:02Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:512.17:282.21:050.61:190.46:238:00First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:422.08:242.22:010.62:130.46:247:59First Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:411.99:272.23:040.73:140.46:257:58First Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:501.910:392.24:130.74:210.46:267:56First Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:051.911:502.25:240.75:310.46:267:55Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:162.06:310.66:390.46:277:54Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:552.31:202.17:320.57:420.36:287:52Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:522.42:162.28:260.48:390.36:297:51Full Moon22Sat
23Sun2:442.43:082.29:150.39:320.36:307:50Full Moon23Sun
24Mon3:332.43:572.310:000.310:220.36:317:48Full Moon24Mon
25Tue4:192.34:442.310:420.311:100.46:327:47Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:042.35:292.311:230.311:570.56:337:45Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:472.26:132.212:040.46:337:44Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:312.16:582.212:440.612:460.46:347:42Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:152.07:432.11:310.71:300.56:357:41Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:031.98:332.02:210.82:170.66:367:39Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon8:551.99:272.03:130.83:080.66:377:38Third Quarter31Mon
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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