Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:31 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 43m at 7:12 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - May 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:102.06:441.712:040.312:550.46:107:59Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:562.07:341.712:530.31:440.46:098:00Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:482.08:311.71:480.32:390.46:088:00First Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:461.99:351.82:500.43:380.36:078:01First Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:511.910:431.93:570.44:390.36:068:02First Quarter5Wed
6Thu11:001.911:482.05:060.35:390.26:058:03Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:061.96:130.36:370.16:048:04Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:472.11:072.07:170.27:320.16:038:05Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:422.22:032.08:170.18:250.06:028:06Full Moon9Sun
10Mon2:332.32:572.09:120.19:150.06:018:07Full Moon10Mon
11Tue3:232.43:492.010:040.010:030.06:008:08Full Moon11Tue
12Wed4:122.44:401.910:540.110:520.15:598:09Full Moon12Wed
13Thu5:012.35:311.911:440.111:410.25:588:10Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:502.26:221.812:330.25:578:11Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:402.17:141.812:320.31:240.35:568:11Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:302.08:071.71:250.42:140.45:558:12Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:211.99:031.72:210.43:040.45:548:13Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:151.810:011.73:180.53:530.45:548:14Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed10:111.810:571.84:150.54:410.45:538:15Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:061.711:491.85:110.65:280.45:528:16Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:591.76:060.56:130.45:518:17Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:361.912:481.76:580.56:570.35:518:17Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:191.91:341.87:460.47:390.35:508:18Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:582.02:171.88:310.48:200.35:498:19New Moon24Mon
25Tue2:352.12:571.89:130.38:590.25:498:20New Moon25Tue
26Wed3:122.13:361.89:530.39:380.25:488:21New Moon26Wed
27Thu3:492.14:161.810:330.310:190.25:488:21New Moon27Thu
28Fri4:272.24:571.811:130.311:020.25:478:22Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:092.15:421.811:550.311:490.35:478:23Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:542.16:301.812:410.35:468:24Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:422.17:231.812:400.31:310.35:468:24Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 10:21 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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