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 3h 48m 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 - Aug 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:441.911:252.25:020.55:040.36:108:17Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:511.96:080.56:060.36:118:16Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:292.212:522.07:090.57:070.36:128:15Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:262.31:482.08:050.48:030.36:138:14Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:172.32:392.18:550.48:550.36:148:13New Moon5Sat
6Sun3:042.33:262.19:390.49:420.36:148:12New Moon6Sun
7Mon3:472.34:102.110:200.410:250.46:158:11New Moon7Mon
8Tue4:272.24:532.110:580.411:060.46:168:10Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:062.25:342.111:340.411:460.56:178:09Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:442.16:132.112:090.46:188:08Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:222.06:522.012:260.612:450.56:198:06Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:012.07:322.01:060.71:220.56:208:05First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:421.98:162.01:510.72:040.56:218:04First Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:271.99:052.02:390.82:500.66:218:03First Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:181.810:002.03:330.83:400.66:228:01First Quarter15Tue
16Wed10:161.810:592.04:300.84:350.66:238:00First Quarter16Wed
17Thu11:171.811:572.15:300.85:320.56:247:59Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:151.96:270.76:300.56:257:57Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:502.21:082.07:200.67:260.46:267:56Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:382.21:572.18:090.58:190.46:277:55Full Moon20Sun
21Mon2:242.32:452.28:540.49:090.36:287:53Full Moon21Mon
22Tue3:102.43:322.39:380.39:580.36:287:52Full Moon22Tue
23Wed3:562.44:202.310:230.210:480.36:297:51Full Moon23Wed
24Thu4:432.45:092.411:090.211:390.36:307:49Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:322.36:002.411:570.26:317:48Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:242.36:542.412:340.412:480.36:327:46Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:192.27:512.31:330.51:440.36:337:45Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:192.18:542.32:360.52:440.46:347:43Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue9:242.010:032.23:420.63:480.46:357:42Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed10:332.011:132.24:480.64:520.46:357:40Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:402.05:520.65:560.46:367:39Waning Crescent31Thu
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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