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 1h 51m 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 - Aug 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:121.910:562.24:280.54:370.36:108:17First Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:181.911:592.25:330.55:370.36:118:16Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:201.96:360.56:360.36:128:15Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:562.21:171.97:340.57:320.36:138:14Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:492.32:092.08:260.58:240.36:148:13Full Moon5Thu
6Fri2:362.32:562.09:120.49:120.36:148:12Full Moon6Fri
7Sat3:202.33:402.09:530.49:550.46:158:11Full Moon7Sat
8Sun4:002.24:222.010:310.410:350.46:168:10Full Moon8Sun
9Mon4:392.25:022.011:060.411:140.56:178:09Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:162.25:402.011:400.511:510.56:188:08Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:532.16:172.012:140.56:198:06Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:302.16:542.012:300.612:480.56:208:05Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:082.07:332.01:110.71:260.56:218:04Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:491.98:152.01:560.72:070.56:218:03Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:341.99:042.02:460.82:530.66:228:01Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:261.810:002.03:410.83:440.66:238:00Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue10:241.811:002.14:410.84:400.56:247:59Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:261.85:420.85:390.56:257:57Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:002.112:261.96:420.76:380.46:267:56Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:562.21:212.07:370.67:360.46:277:55Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:482.32:132.18:280.58:320.36:287:53New Moon21Sat
22Sun2:382.43:042.29:160.49:240.26:297:52New Moon22Sun
23Mon3:272.43:552.310:030.310:160.26:297:51New Moon23Mon
24Tue4:172.44:462.410:500.211:090.26:307:49Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:072.45:382.411:380.26:317:48Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:592.36:322.412:030.312:280.26:327:46Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:522.37:272.41:010.41:210.36:337:45First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:492.18:262.32:030.52:180.36:347:43First Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:502.09:302.33:060.53:170.46:357:42First Quarter29Sun
30Mon9:562.010:372.24:110.64:190.46:357:40First Quarter30Mon
31Tue11:031.911:422.25:160.65:210.56:367:39Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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