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 : 11:58 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 52m at 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 - Dec 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:591.41:201.67:09-0.17:50-0.17:054:48New Moon1Fri
2Sat1:401.41:581.67:49-0.28:28-0.17:064:47New Moon2Sat
3Sun2:181.42:351.68:26-0.29:05-0.17:074:47New Moon3Sun
4Mon2:551.33:111.69:03-0.29:41-0.17:084:47New Moon4Mon
5Tue3:301.33:471.69:41-0.210:16-0.17:094:47Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:061.34:251.510:20-0.210:54-0.17:104:47Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:441.35:051.511:02-0.211:34-0.17:114:47Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:261.35:491.511:48-0.27:114:47Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:131.36:371.412:19-0.212:41-0.17:124:47First Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:061.47:301.41:09-0.21:39-0.17:134:47First Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:041.48:311.32:03-0.22:42-0.17:144:47First Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:071.49:371.33:01-0.33:49-0.27:154:47First Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:131.510:431.34:01-0.34:55-0.27:154:48Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:161.611:461.45:03-0.46:00-0.37:164:48Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:151.66:04-0.57:00-0.47:174:48Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:451.41:121.77:02-0.57:56-0.47:174:48Full Moon16Sat
17Sun1:401.42:061.77:58-0.68:48-0.57:184:49Full Moon17Sun
18Mon2:341.42:581.78:51-0.69:39-0.57:194:49Full Moon18Mon
19Tue3:261.43:491.69:42-0.610:27-0.47:194:50Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:171.44:401.510:34-0.511:15-0.47:204:50Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:081.45:291.411:26-0.47:204:51Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:591.36:181.312:03-0.312:19-0.37:214:51Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:501.37:071.212:51-0.31:13-0.27:214:52Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:421.27:591.11:39-0.22:08-0.27:224:52Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:361.28:541.12:28-0.23:02-0.17:224:53Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue9:321.29:511.03:17-0.23:57-0.17:224:53Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:261.210:471.04:06-0.24:52-0.17:234:54Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:171.211:391.14:57-0.25:44-0.17:234:55Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:051.35:46-0.36:34-0.27:234:55Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:271.112:491.36:34-0.37:19-0.27:244:56Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:101.11:301.47:19-0.48:01-0.37:244:57New Moon31Sun
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 8:55 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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