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 (tomorrow) : 4:27 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 52m at 9:46 pm (2.1 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 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:232.23:491.910:00-0.110:04-0.26:517:31New Moon1Thu
2Fri4:122.24:401.910:51-0.110:51-0.16:497:32Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:012.25:321.811:44-0.111:40-0.16:487:33Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:522.26:251.712:380.06:467:34Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:442.17:211.712:320.01:360.16:457:35Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:412.08:211.61:290.12:370.26:437:36First Quarter6Tue
7Wed8:431.89:261.62:320.23:390.36:427:37First Quarter7Wed
8Thu9:521.710:331.63:390.34:410.46:407:38First Quarter8Thu
9Fri11:011.711:371.64:460.35:390.46:397:39First Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:031.75:500.36:320.46:377:40Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:341.712:551.76:490.37:190.36:367:41Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:231.81:401.77:410.38:010.36:347:41Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:061.92:201.78:270.38:370.26:337:42Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:451.92:591.79:090.39:110.26:317:43Full Moon14Wed
15Thu3:212.03:351.79:460.29:430.26:307:44Full Moon15Thu
16Fri3:532.04:111.710:220.310:140.26:297:45Full Moon16Fri
17Sat4:252.04:461.710:560.310:450.36:277:46Full Moon17Sat
18Sun4:562.05:201.611:310.311:180.36:267:47Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:302.05:551.612:060.46:247:48Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:071.96:331.612:460.46:237:49Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:501.97:161.612:390.41:300.46:227:50Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:381.98:071.61:290.42:210.56:207:51Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:321.89:081.62:270.43:170.56:197:52Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat9:341.810:161.73:310.44:170.46:187:53Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun10:401.811:231.84:400.45:150.36:177:54Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:451.95:480.36:120.26:157:55Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:242.012:451.96:530.37:070.16:147:56Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:192.11:411.97:540.27:590.06:137:57Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:102.32:342.08:500.18:490.06:127:57New Moon29Thu
30Fri3:002.43:271.99:440.09:380.06:117:58New Moon30Fri
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 1:06 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 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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