Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 12:34 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 54m at 6:04 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Oct 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:061.89:381.93:140.73:260.67:046:49First Quarter1Tue
2Wed10:051.810:381.94:100.74:240.67:056:48First Quarter2Wed
3Thu11:051.811:362.05:060.75:230.67:066:46Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:011.95:590.66:200.57:076:45Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:292.012:512.06:490.57:150.47:086:43Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:172.11:382.17:370.48:060.37:096:42Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon2:022.12:232.28:220.38:550.37:096:40Full Moon7Mon
8Tue2:472.23:082.39:070.29:420.27:106:39Full Moon8Tue
9Wed3:322.23:542.39:520.110:300.27:116:37Full Moon9Wed
10Thu4:202.24:422.310:380.111:200.27:126:36Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:102.15:322.311:280.17:136:34Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:022.16:272.212:130.312:210.17:146:33Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:592.07:252.21:120.31:210.27:156:32Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:011.98:292.12:150.42:250.37:166:30Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:081.99:392.03:200.43:320.37:176:29Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed10:181.910:502.04:240.44:400.37:186:27Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu11:241.911:541.95:250.45:440.37:196:26Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:242.06:220.36:450.37:206:25Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:501.91:162.07:140.37:400.27:216:23Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:391.92:032.18:010.28:290.27:226:22New Moon20Sun
21Mon2:231.92:462.18:440.29:140.27:236:21New Moon21Mon
22Tue3:041.93:262.19:220.29:540.27:246:19New Moon22Tue
23Wed3:431.94:032.09:590.210:310.27:256:18New Moon23Wed
24Thu4:211.94:392.010:340.211:060.37:266:17Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:581.85:151.911:080.211:410.37:276:16Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:351.75:511.911:430.37:286:14Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:131.76:301.812:180.412:210.37:296:13Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:521.67:121.812:570.41:040.37:306:12Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:341.67:581.71:410.41:520.47:316:11First Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:221.68:491.72:300.42:450.47:326:10First Quarter30Wed
31Thu9:161.69:461.73:220.43:430.47:336:08First Quarter31Thu
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 9:19 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 81% 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 (81% 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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