Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 3:29 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 13m at 9:02 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Apr 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:231.95:441.611:560.211:500.26:527:30Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:001.96:231.612:360.36:507:31Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:431.97:081.512:320.21:220.36:497:32Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:311.88:001.51:220.22:150.36:477:33Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:281.89:021.52:210.33:160.46:467:34Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:331.810:151.63:280.34:220.36:447:35Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:461.811:281.74:400.35:290.36:437:36Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:561.85:520.26:310.26:417:37Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:341.812:591.96:590.17:270.16:407:38Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:312.01:551.98:010.18:190.06:387:39Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:242.12:482.08:570.09:06-0.16:377:40New Moon11Fri
12Sat3:132.23:381.99:50-0.19:52-0.16:357:41New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:012.34:281.910:410.010:370.06:347:42New Moon13Sun
14Mon4:482.35:171.811:300.011:220.06:337:43Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:352.26:061.812:200.16:317:44Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:232.16:561.712:090.11:110.26:307:45Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:122.07:481.61:000.22:040.36:287:45Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:041.88:441.61:540.32:580.46:277:46First Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:011.79:441.62:520.43:520.56:267:47First Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:021.710:461.63:530.54:460.56:247:48First Quarter20Sun
21Mon11:031.611:441.64:530.55:370.56:237:49First Quarter21Mon
22Tue11:581.75:510.56:250.46:217:50Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:351.712:481.76:450.57:090.46:207:51Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:201.81:321.77:350.47:480.36:197:52Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:001.92:131.78:210.48:250.36:187:53Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:372.02:521.79:030.39:000.26:167:54Full Moon26Sat
27Sun3:112.03:291.79:420.39:340.26:157:55Full Moon27Sun
28Mon3:452.14:051.710:210.310:090.26:147:56Full Moon28Mon
29Tue4:202.14:421.710:590.310:470.26:137:57Full Moon29Tue
30Wed4:582.15:221.711:380.311:290.36:117:58Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 12:15 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (41% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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