Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 49m at 12:34 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:30 pm (1.8 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 - Apr 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:001.92:221.98:260.08:470.06:517:31Full Moon1Tue
2Wed2:482.03:091.99:160.09:300.06:507:32Full Moon2Wed
3Thu3:322.13:531.810:030.010:100.06:487:33Full Moon3Thu
4Fri4:152.14:361.810:460.010:490.06:477:34Full Moon4Fri
5Sat4:552.05:171.811:270.111:270.16:457:35Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:342.05:581.712:070.26:447:36Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:131.96:401.712:050.212:470.26:427:37Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:531.87:231.612:450.31:280.36:417:37Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:351.88:091.61:280.32:120.46:397:38Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:211.79:001.52:160.43:000.46:387:39Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:131.79:561.53:090.43:510.46:367:40Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat10:111.710:541.64:060.44:430.46:357:41Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun11:111.711:491.75:050.45:360.46:337:42Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:071.76:040.46:260.36:327:43Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:391.812:571.87:000.37:140.26:307:44Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:241.91:441.87:530.27:590.26:297:45Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:072.02:291.98:410.28:440.16:287:46New Moon17Thu
18Fri2:502.13:141.99:280.19:280.06:267:47New Moon18Fri
19Sat3:332.24:001.910:140.110:130.06:257:48New Moon19Sat
20Sun4:192.24:481.911:010.111:010.06:247:49Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:062.25:401.911:510.111:520.16:227:50Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:572.26:341.912:450.16:217:51Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:512.17:331.812:480.11:430.26:207:52Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:502.08:371.81:490.22:450.26:187:52First Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:542.09:441.82:560.33:470.26:177:53First Quarter25Fri
26Sat10:031.910:521.94:040.34:480.26:167:54First Quarter26Sat
27Sun11:121.911:551.95:110.35:470.26:157:55Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:151.96:160.36:420.26:137:56Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:512.01:101.97:160.27:320.26:127:57Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:412.12:001.98:100.28:190.16:117:58Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 3:32 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 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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