Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 11:59 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 21m at 5:28 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - May 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:422.07:121.712:370.31:210.46:107:59Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:301.98:031.71:280.42:100.46:098:00Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:221.99:011.82:260.43:040.36:088:00Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu9:221.910:061.93:290.44:010.36:078:01Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri10:261.911:112.04:360.44:590.26:068:02Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:321.95:430.35:580.16:058:03Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:132.112:351.96:490.36:560.16:048:04Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon1:102.21:342.07:500.27:520.06:038:05Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:042.32:302.08:470.18:460.06:028:06New Moon9Tue
10Wed2:562.43:252.09:420.19:380.06:018:07New Moon10Wed
11Thu3:482.44:192.010:340.110:300.06:008:08New Moon11Thu
12Fri4:402.35:121.911:260.111:220.15:598:09Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:322.36:061.912:180.25:588:10Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:242.17:011.912:160.21:100.25:578:11Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:162.07:561.81:120.32:030.35:568:11First Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:101.98:531.82:100.42:550.35:558:12First Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:041.89:511.83:090.43:460.45:548:13First Quarter17Wed
18Thu10:011.810:481.84:070.54:340.45:548:14First Quarter18Thu
19Fri10:561.711:411.95:030.55:220.45:538:15Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:501.75:580.56:080.45:528:16Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:291.912:401.76:500.56:520.35:518:17Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:132.01:261.77:390.47:350.35:518:17Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:542.02:101.78:230.48:160.35:508:18Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:322.12:511.89:050.48:550.35:508:19Full Moon24Wed
25Thu3:092.13:291.89:440.39:340.35:498:20Full Moon25Thu
26Fri3:452.14:071.810:220.310:120.35:488:21Full Moon26Fri
27Sat4:222.14:451.810:590.310:520.35:488:21Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:002.15:251.811:370.311:340.35:478:22Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:402.16:081.812:180.35:478:23Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:242.16:561.812:210.31:030.35:468:24Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed7:112.07:481.91:140.41:510.35:468:24Third Quarter31Wed
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 8:43 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 88% 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 (88% 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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