Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 1:52 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 58m at 7:23 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Apr 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:572.24:221.910:31-0.110:41-0.26:517:31Full Moon1Sat
2Sun4:472.25:141.911:23-0.111:30-0.16:497:32Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:372.26:071.812:17-0.16:487:33Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:302.17:031.812:220.01:140.06:467:34Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:262.18:031.71:190.02:140.16:457:35Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:261.99:071.62:200.13:170.26:437:36Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:321.810:151.63:260.24:190.36:427:37Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:411.811:211.74:320.35:200.36:407:38Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:461.85:370.36:160.36:397:39Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:211.712:431.86:390.37:080.36:377:40Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:131.81:321.87:340.27:530.26:367:41Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:591.92:151.88:230.28:330.26:347:41Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:401.92:561.89:060.29:100.26:337:42New Moon13Thu
14Fri3:172.03:341.89:460.29:430.26:317:43New Moon14Fri
15Sat3:522.04:121.810:220.210:150.26:307:44New Moon15Sat
16Sun4:252.04:481.710:570.210:470.26:297:45New Moon16Sun
17Mon4:562.05:241.711:320.311:200.36:277:46Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:292.06:001.712:070.36:267:47Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:031.96:371.612:440.46:257:48Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:421.97:171.612:360.31:250.46:237:49Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:251.98:031.61:210.42:110.46:227:50First Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:151.88:571.62:140.43:040.46:217:51First Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:121.89:591.73:130.44:000.46:197:52First Quarter23Sun
24Mon10:161.811:041.84:170.44:580.46:187:53First Quarter24Mon
25Tue11:211.85:230.45:560.36:177:54Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:051.912:231.96:280.36:520.26:157:55Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:012.11:201.97:300.27:460.16:147:56Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:542.22:152.08:280.18:370.06:137:57Full Moon28Fri
29Sat2:452.33:082.09:220.09:270.06:127:57Full Moon29Sat
30Sun3:352.44:022.010:150.010:170.06:117:58Full Moon30Sun
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 10:37 am — 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 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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