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 1h 18m 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 - Aug 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:242.24:442.010:500.410:540.46:118:17Full Moon1Fri
2Sat4:592.25:192.011:230.411:320.56:118:16Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:342.15:552.011:570.46:128:15Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:112.16:342.112:130.512:350.46:138:14Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:512.17:192.112:570.61:160.46:148:13Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:362.08:082.11:470.62:040.46:158:12Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:282.09:052.12:430.62:570.46:168:10Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:281.910:082.23:460.73:560.46:178:09Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat10:361.911:162.24:540.65:000.46:188:08Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:462.06:030.66:060.36:188:07Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:222.312:522.07:080.57:110.36:198:06Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:242.41:522.18:080.48:120.26:208:05New Moon12Tue
13Wed2:212.42:492.29:020.39:090.26:218:03New Moon13Wed
14Thu3:152.53:432.39:530.210:030.26:228:02New Moon14Thu
15Fri4:072.44:352.310:410.210:560.26:238:01New Moon15Fri
16Sat4:572.45:272.311:280.211:490.36:247:59Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:472.36:182.312:150.36:257:58Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:362.27:092.212:420.41:030.36:257:57Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:252.18:002.21:360.51:520.46:267:55First Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:172.08:542.12:320.62:430.56:277:54First Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:111.99:512.13:280.73:350.56:287:53First Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:091.910:492.04:240.84:280.66:297:51First Quarter22Fri
23Sat11:091.911:452.15:200.85:220.66:307:50Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:051.96:130.76:150.66:317:48Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:362.112:561.97:040.77:050.56:327:47Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:222.11:422.07:500.67:520.56:327:46Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:052.22:242.08:310.68:350.56:337:44Full Moon27Wed
28Thu2:442.23:022.19:080.59:160.56:347:43Full Moon28Thu
29Fri3:212.33:382.19:430.59:540.46:357:41Full Moon29Fri
30Sat3:562.24:132.110:170.410:330.56:367:40Full Moon30Sat
31Sun4:312.24:482.210:510.411:110.56:377:38Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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