Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 32m at 4:27 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:03 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Oct 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:221.77:512.01:340.71:380.67:046:49First Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:081.78:461.92:270.82:320.67:056:48First Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:061.79:501.93:270.83:330.67:066:46First Quarter3Sun
4Mon10:131.710:571.94:290.84:380.67:076:45First Quarter4Mon
5Tue11:221.811:582.05:300.75:440.57:086:43Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:231.96:260.56:460.47:096:42Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:522.11:172.17:170.47:430.37:096:40Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:422.12:072.28:050.38:370.27:106:39Full Moon8Fri
9Sat2:312.22:552.38:520.19:280.27:116:37Full Moon9Sat
10Sun3:192.23:432.49:370.110:190.17:126:36Full Moon10Sun
11Mon4:082.24:312.410:240.011:110.27:136:34Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:582.15:222.411:120.17:146:33Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:512.06:162.312:040.212:040.17:156:32Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:461.97:142.21:020.31:010.27:166:30Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:461.88:172.02:050.42:040.37:176:29Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:511.79:281.93:100.53:110.47:186:27Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:011.710:391.94:150.54:190.47:196:26Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:081.711:431.85:160.55:240.47:206:25Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:091.86:120.56:250.47:216:23Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:371.81:011.97:010.47:190.37:226:22Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:221.81:461.97:440.38:070.37:236:21Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:031.82:272.08:230.38:500.37:246:19New Moon22Fri
23Sat2:411.83:042.08:580.29:280.37:256:18New Moon23Sat
24Sun3:181.83:382.09:310.210:040.37:266:17New Moon24Sun
25Mon3:541.84:102.010:020.210:380.37:276:15New Moon25Mon
26Tue4:281.74:431.910:340.211:110.37:286:14Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:031.75:171.911:070.311:460.47:296:13Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:371.65:541.811:430.37:306:12Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:131.66:351.812:240.412:230.37:316:11Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:531.57:221.71:080.51:100.37:326:09First Quarter30Sat
31Sun7:401.58:151.71:580.52:050.37:336:08First 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 7:15 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 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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