Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 11:25 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 40m at 4:52 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - May 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:502.23:111.89:300.29:210.16:107:59New Moon1Sat
2Sun3:332.23:561.810:140.210:020.16:098:00New Moon2Sun
3Mon4:142.24:391.810:560.210:420.26:078:01New Moon3Mon
4Tue4:542.15:211.811:350.311:220.36:068:02Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:332.06:041.712:140.46:058:03Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:122.06:481.712:020.312:540.46:048:04Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:521.97:331.712:450.41:360.46:038:05Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:351.88:201.71:310.52:190.56:028:06First Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:211.89:111.72:220.53:040.56:018:06First Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:121.710:041.73:160.63:500.46:008:07First Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:071.710:581.84:140.64:380.45:598:08First Quarter11Tue
12Wed11:041.711:491.95:130.55:260.45:588:09Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:591.76:110.56:150.35:578:10Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:372.012:501.77:070.47:040.25:578:11Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:232.11:391.87:590.47:530.25:568:12Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:082.22:271.88:480.38:420.15:558:13Full Moon16Sun
17Mon2:542.23:161.89:360.29:310.15:548:14Full Moon17Mon
18Tue3:422.34:071.910:240.210:220.15:538:14Full Moon18Tue
19Wed4:312.35:001.911:140.211:150.15:538:15Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:232.35:561.912:060.25:528:16Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:172.26:541.912:120.21:010.25:518:17Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:132.17:551.91:130.21:580.25:508:18Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:132.08:581.92:180.32:550.25:508:19Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:152.010:032.03:240.33:520.25:498:19Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue10:191.911:052.04:300.44:470.25:498:20Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed11:221.85:340.45:410.25:488:21Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:032.112:201.86:360.36:340.25:488:22Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:562.11:131.87:330.37:240.25:478:22Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:452.22:021.88:240.38:120.25:478:23New Moon29Sat
30Sun2:292.22:481.89:110.38:560.25:468:24New Moon30Sun
31Mon3:112.23:321.89:530.39:380.25:468:25New Moon31Mon
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 8:08 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 94% 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 Waning Gibbous (94% 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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