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 28m 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 - Aug 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:232.07:572.01:320.61:480.56:118:17Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:081.98:441.92:210.72:300.56:128:16Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:571.89:341.93:120.73:140.56:138:15Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:501.810:271.94:060.84:020.66:138:13Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:481.811:222.05:010.84:520.66:148:12Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:451.85:580.85:450.56:158:11Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:152.012:381.86:520.76:380.56:168:10Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:042.11:261.87:430.77:290.56:178:09Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:502.22:111.98:280.68:180.46:188:08New Moon9Wed
10Thu2:332.22:542.09:100.59:040.46:198:07New Moon10Thu
11Fri3:142.33:362.09:500.49:500.36:208:05New Moon11Fri
12Sat3:552.34:202.110:290.410:350.36:208:04New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:372.35:052.211:100.311:220.46:218:03Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:212.35:522.211:520.36:228:02Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:072.26:412.312:130.412:380.36:238:00Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:572.27:342.31:070.51:280.36:247:59First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:512.18:312.22:060.52:230.36:257:58First Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:512.09:342.23:100.63:220.46:267:56First Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:582.010:422.24:180.64:240.46:277:55First Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:091.911:502.35:250.65:290.46:277:54Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:162.06:310.66:330.46:287:52Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:522.31:162.07:310.57:340.46:297:51Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:482.32:102.18:250.58:290.36:307:49Full Moon23Wed
24Thu2:382.32:592.19:120.49:190.36:317:48Full Moon24Thu
25Fri3:242.33:462.29:550.410:060.46:327:47Full Moon25Fri
26Sat4:072.34:292.210:350.410:490.46:337:45Full Moon26Sat
27Sun4:482.35:112.211:110.411:310.56:347:44Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:272.25:512.111:470.56:347:42Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:062.16:302.112:110.612:220.56:357:41Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:462.07:092.112:520.712:590.56:367:39Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:272.07:502.01:360.71:390.66:377:38Third Quarter31Thu
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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