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 2h 05m at 11:58 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:04 am (2.0 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 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:001.98:402.02:140.62:290.46:118:17First Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:501.99:322.03:060.73:150.56:128:16First Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:431.810:262.03:590.74:040.56:128:15First Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:411.811:212.04:530.84:550.56:138:14Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:391.85:480.75:470.56:148:12Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:142.012:321.86:420.76:390.56:158:11Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:022.11:211.97:310.67:280.56:168:10Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:462.22:051.98:160.68:150.46:178:09Full Moon8Thu
9Fri2:282.22:462.08:570.58:590.46:188:08Full Moon9Fri
10Sat3:072.23:252.09:350.49:410.46:198:07Full Moon10Sat
11Sun3:452.34:042.110:120.410:230.46:198:05Full Moon11Sun
12Mon4:232.34:442.210:490.311:060.46:208:04Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:032.35:262.211:280.311:510.46:218:03Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:462.26:122.212:110.36:228:02Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:322.27:012.212:410.512:580.36:238:00Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:222.17:552.21:360.51:500.36:247:59Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:192.18:552.22:370.62:480.46:257:58Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:232.010:022.23:430.63:510.46:267:56Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon10:342.011:132.24:520.64:560.46:277:55Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:442.05:590.66:030.46:277:54Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:202.312:482.17:020.57:060.36:287:52Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:202.31:462.17:590.58:050.36:297:51Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:142.42:382.28:500.48:590.36:307:50New Moon23Fri
24Sat3:042.43:282.39:370.39:480.36:317:48New Moon24Sat
25Sun3:502.34:142.310:200.310:350.36:327:47New Moon25Sun
26Mon4:332.34:592.311:000.311:190.46:337:45Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:152.25:422.211:400.46:337:44Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:572.16:242.212:030.512:190.46:347:42Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:382.17:072.112:460.612:590.56:357:41Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:212.07:512.11:310.71:410.66:367:39First Quarter30Fri
31Sat8:061.98:392.02:180.82:270.66:377:38First Quarter31Sat
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 3:01 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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