Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 57m at 11:59 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:52 pm (1.8 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 - Jun 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:032.08:451.92:120.42:430.25:468:25Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri9:011.99:472.03:150.43:390.25:458:26Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat10:041.910:502.14:210.44:360.25:458:26Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun11:111.911:532.15:270.45:350.15:458:27Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:161.96:330.36:340.15:448:28Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:522.21:161.97:360.37:320.15:448:28Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:472.32:131.98:340.28:280.15:448:29New Moon7Wed
8Thu2:412.33:081.99:280.29:210.15:448:29New Moon8Thu
9Fri3:322.34:011.910:190.210:130.15:448:30New Moon9Fri
10Sat4:232.34:531.911:080.211:030.15:448:30Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:132.25:451.911:550.211:540.25:438:31Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:012.16:361.912:430.35:438:31Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:482.07:271.912:460.31:290.35:438:32Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:351.98:181.81:380.42:150.35:438:32First Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:231.89:101.82:320.53:000.45:438:32First Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:131.810:021.83:250.63:450.45:448:33First Quarter16Fri
17Sat10:061.710:551.94:190.64:310.45:448:33First Quarter17Sat
18Sun11:021.711:451.95:130.65:170.45:448:33Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:561.76:070.66:050.45:448:34Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:322.012:461.76:590.56:520.45:448:34Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:172.01:331.77:480.57:380.35:448:34Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:592.12:171.78:340.48:230.35:458:34Full Moon22Thu
23Fri2:392.12:581.89:160.49:070.35:458:35Full Moon23Fri
24Sat3:192.23:391.89:560.49:500.25:458:35Full Moon24Sat
25Sun3:592.24:211.810:350.310:330.25:458:35Full Moon25Sun
26Mon4:392.25:041.911:150.311:190.35:468:35Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:222.25:511.911:580.25:468:35Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:072.16:402.012:080.312:430.25:478:35Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:562.17:322.01:010.41:320.25:478:35Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:482.08:282.02:000.42:240.25:478:35Third Quarter30Fri
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 2:55 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 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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