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 31m 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 - Aug 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:341.910:162.23:540.53:540.36:108:17Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat10:381.911:202.24:580.64:520.46:118:16Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:411.86:020.65:510.46:128:15Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:202.212:401.87:020.66:490.46:138:14Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:152.21:331.97:560.67:430.46:148:13Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:052.22:221.98:440.68:330.46:158:12New Moon6Wed
7Thu2:492.23:071.99:270.59:170.46:158:11New Moon7Thu
8Fri3:292.23:502.010:050.59:580.46:168:10New Moon8Fri
9Sat4:072.24:302.010:400.510:350.56:178:09New Moon9Sat
10Sun4:422.25:082.011:120.511:120.56:188:07Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:172.15:442.011:440.511:480.66:198:06Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:512.16:192.012:150.56:208:05Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:262.06:552.012:260.612:470.56:218:04Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:021.97:332.01:080.71:230.56:228:03First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:411.98:172.01:540.72:040.66:228:01First Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:261.89:072.02:450.82:510.66:238:00First Quarter16Sat
17Sun9:191.810:062.13:420.83:450.66:247:59First Quarter17Sun
18Mon10:221.811:112.14:450.84:450.56:257:57Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:291.85:510.85:490.56:267:56Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:152.212:341.96:540.76:540.46:277:55Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:132.31:332.07:520.67:540.46:287:53Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:072.42:292.18:440.58:510.36:297:52Full Moon22Fri
23Sat2:592.43:222.29:330.49:450.26:297:51Full Moon23Sat
24Sun3:492.44:152.310:200.310:390.26:307:49Full Moon24Sun
25Mon4:392.45:072.411:070.211:330.36:317:48Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:302.45:592.411:540.26:327:46Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:222.36:522.412:290.412:430.36:337:45Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:152.27:472.31:280.41:350.36:347:43Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:112.08:462.32:300.52:310.46:357:42Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:121.99:512.23:330.63:290.56:357:40Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun10:171.910:582.14:370.74:310.56:367:39Third Quarter31Sun
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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