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 : 11:17 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 05m at 5:15 pm (1.7 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 - Mar 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:031.59:371.32:500.03:470.16:386:01First Quarter1Tue
2Wed10:071.410:391.33:500.04:450.16:376:02Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:071.411:351.44:510.05:390.16:366:03Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:591.45:470.06:280.16:346:04Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:251.512:451.56:380.07:110.06:336:05Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:091.51:261.57:240.07:500.06:316:06Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:491.62:051.68:05-0.18:24-0.16:306:07Full Moon7Mon
8Tue2:261.62:411.68:43-0.18:57-0.16:286:08Full Moon8Tue
9Wed3:001.73:161.69:20-0.19:28-0.16:276:09Full Moon9Wed
10Thu3:321.73:491.59:550.09:590.06:256:10Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:041.74:231.510:300.010:320.06:246:11Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:381.74:581.511:070.011:090.06:226:12Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:151.76:361.512:470.17:217:13Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:571.77:211.512:510.01:320.17:197:14Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:461.78:131.51:400.12:240.27:187:15Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:421.79:141.52:380.13:240.27:167:16Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:461.710:241.53:430.14:290.27:157:16Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:561.711:361.64:520.15:350.17:137:17Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:051.76:030.06:380.07:127:18Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:411.71:081.87:090.07:36-0.17:107:19Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:391.92:051.98:10-0.18:29-0.27:087:20New Moon21Mon
22Tue2:322.02:581.99:07-0.29:19-0.27:077:21New Moon22Tue
23Wed3:232.13:501.910:00-0.210:07-0.27:057:22New Moon23Wed
24Thu4:132.14:411.910:51-0.210:54-0.27:047:23New Moon24Thu
25Fri5:022.15:311.811:42-0.111:42-0.17:027:24Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:512.16:221.712:330.07:017:25Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:412.07:131.712:320.01:260.16:597:26Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:321.88:071.61:240.12:200.26:587:27First Quarter28Mon
29Tue8:261.79:051.62:200.23:150.36:567:28First Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:251.610:051.53:180.34:100.36:557:29First Quarter30Wed
31Thu10:261.611:061.64:170.35:040.36:537:30First Quarter31Thu
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 8:16 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 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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