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 1h 02m 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 - Sep 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:571.99:332.03:090.83:170.66:387:36First Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:541.810:312.04:040.84:100.76:397:35First Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:541.811:292.05:000.85:050.66:407:33Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:521.95:560.86:010.66:407:32Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:232.112:431.96:480.76:550.56:417:30Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:112.21:292.07:350.67:460.56:427:29Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:542.22:122.18:180.58:330.46:437:27Full Moon7Sat
8Sun2:352.32:532.28:590.49:180.46:447:26Full Moon8Sun
9Mon3:162.33:352.39:390.310:030.46:457:24Full Moon9Mon
10Tue3:572.34:182.310:190.310:480.46:467:22Full Moon10Tue
11Wed4:412.35:032.411:020.311:350.46:467:21Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:272.35:512.411:480.36:477:19Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:162.26:422.312:260.512:380.36:487:18Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:102.17:392.31:230.51:340.46:497:16Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:092.18:412.22:260.62:360.46:507:15Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:162.09:522.23:330.63:420.46:517:13Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue10:282.011:042.24:410.64:490.46:527:11Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:372.05:460.65:560.46:527:10Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:112.212:392.16:460.56:580.46:537:08Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:082.21:332.27:400.47:550.36:547:07Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:592.22:232.28:280.48:460.36:557:05New Moon21Sat
22Sun2:452.23:082.39:110.39:320.36:567:04New Moon22Sun
23Mon3:282.23:502.39:510.310:150.46:577:02New Moon23Mon
24Tue4:082.24:302.310:290.310:550.46:587:00New Moon24Tue
25Wed4:472.15:092.211:050.411:330.56:596:59Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:262.15:472.111:410.46:596:57Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:052.06:262.112:110.612:170.57:006:56Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:441.97:062.012:500.612:570.57:016:54Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:271.97:512.01:330.71:420.67:026:53First Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:131.88:411.92:210.72:310.67:036:51First Quarter30Mon
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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