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 2h 17m 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 - Jul 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:372.13:591.810:120.410:040.35:488:35Full Moon1Tue
2Wed4:142.14:381.810:470.410:400.45:498:35Full Moon2Wed
3Thu4:502.15:141.811:210.411:170.45:498:34Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:252.15:501.811:550.411:550.45:508:34Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:012.06:271.812:300.45:508:34Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:382.07:061.912:370.51:080.45:518:34Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:192.07:501.91:220.51:490.45:518:34Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:041.98:391.92:130.62:340.35:528:33Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:551.99:352.03:090.63:250.35:538:33Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:531.810:352.14:100.64:200.35:538:33Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri10:571.811:382.15:150.65:190.25:548:32Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:031.96:210.56:210.25:558:32Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:392.21:051.97:250.47:230.25:558:31Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:372.32:052.08:240.38:230.15:568:31New Moon14Mon
15Tue2:332.43:032.19:200.29:200.15:578:30New Moon15Tue
16Wed3:282.43:592.110:120.210:160.15:588:30New Moon16Wed
17Thu4:232.44:552.111:040.111:110.15:588:29Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:162.45:502.211:550.15:598:28Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:102.36:452.212:080.212:460.26:008:28Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:032.27:412.11:060.31:380.26:018:27Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:562.18:372.12:050.42:300.36:018:26First Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:512.09:352.13:050.53:220.36:028:26First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:481.910:332.14:040.64:140.46:038:25First Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:471.811:292.15:020.65:060.46:048:24Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:441.85:580.65:580.46:058:23Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:212.112:371.86:520.66:480.46:058:22Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:092.11:261.87:410.67:360.46:068:22Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:532.12:111.98:250.58:200.46:078:21Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:342.22:531.99:050.59:020.46:088:20Full Moon29Tue
30Wed3:122.23:331.99:420.59:400.46:098:19Full Moon30Wed
31Thu3:492.24:091.910:170.410:170.46:108:18Full Moon31Thu
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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