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 3h 45m 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 - May 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:262.44:562.011:080.011:090.06:097:59Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:182.35:511.912:020.16:088:00Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:122.36:481.812:030.112:590.16:078:01Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:092.17:471.81:010.21:570.26:068:02Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:082.08:491.82:020.32:560.36:058:03Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat9:101.99:531.83:070.33:530.36:048:04Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun10:131.810:561.84:110.44:480.46:038:05Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon11:131.811:531.85:130.45:400.46:028:06Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:081.86:120.46:280.36:018:07Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:441.912:571.87:060.47:130.36:008:08Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:292.01:421.87:550.47:540.35:598:09Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:092.02:241.88:390.48:320.35:588:09New Moon12Fri
13Sat2:462.13:041.89:190.39:080.35:578:10New Moon13Sat
14Sun3:212.13:431.89:570.39:420.35:568:11New Moon14Sun
15Mon3:542.14:211.810:330.310:170.35:558:12New Moon15Mon
16Tue4:282.14:571.711:090.310:520.35:558:13New Moon16Tue
17Wed5:022.15:341.711:450.411:300.35:548:14Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:382.06:121.712:220.45:538:15Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:182.06:531.712:120.41:030.45:528:16Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:022.07:401.712:590.41:490.45:528:16First Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:511.98:341.71:520.42:390.45:518:17First Quarter21Sun
22Mon8:461.99:341.82:510.43:320.45:508:18First Quarter22Mon
23Tue9:461.910:371.93:550.44:270.35:508:19First Quarter23Tue
24Wed10:501.911:392.05:010.45:240.25:498:20Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:541.96:070.46:210.15:488:20Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:372.212:551.97:100.37:170.15:488:21Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:312.31:531.98:100.28:120.05:478:22Full Moon27Sat
28Sun2:242.42:482.09:070.19:050.05:478:23Full Moon28Sun
29Mon3:162.43:431.910:010.19:580.05:478:23Full Moon29Mon
30Tue4:082.44:381.910:530.110:510.15:468:24Full Moon30Tue
31Wed5:022.35:331.911:460.111:450.15:468:25Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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