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 (tomorrow) : 12:42 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 15m at 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 - Nov 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:531.87:171.91:050.21:140.17:346:08Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:531.77:191.91:060.21:190.16:355:07Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:001.78:271.82:100.22:270.16:365:05Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue9:101.79:381.83:140.23:350.16:375:04Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed10:171.810:441.84:150.14:410.16:385:03Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:181.811:431.85:130.15:440.06:405:02Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:131.96:070.06:410.06:415:01Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:361.81:022.06:570.07:330.06:425:01New Moon8Sat
9Sun1:231.81:472.07:42-0.18:200.06:435:00New Moon9Sun
10Mon2:081.72:302.08:25-0.19:030.06:444:59New Moon10Mon
11Tue2:501.73:111.99:05-0.19:430.06:454:58New Moon11Tue
12Wed3:311.73:501.89:44-0.110:220.16:464:57Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:121.64:301.810:220.011:000.16:474:56Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:521.55:091.711:010.111:390.26:484:56Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:331.55:501.611:430.16:494:55Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:161.46:341.612:200.212:270.26:504:54First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:011.47:211.51:040.21:170.26:514:53First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:501.48:131.51:520.22:100.26:524:53First Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:441.49:091.42:410.23:070.26:544:52First Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:401.410:061.43:320.14:050.26:554:52Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:351.511:001.44:220.15:020.16:564:51Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:261.611:501.55:130.05:580.06:574:51Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:131.76:03-0.16:50-0.16:584:50Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:381.51:001.86:52-0.27:39-0.16:594:50Full Moon24Mon
25Tue1:251.61:461.87:40-0.38:27-0.27:004:49Full Moon25Tue
26Wed2:131.62:341.98:29-0.49:15-0.27:014:49Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:021.63:231.99:18-0.410:05-0.37:024:48Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:531.64:151.810:10-0.410:57-0.27:034:48Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:471.65:091.811:05-0.311:53-0.27:044:48Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:441.56:071.712:05-0.37:054:48Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 9:36 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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