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 6h 21m at 4:26 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:48 pm (2.1 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 - Mar 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:361.511:131.34:150.05:240.16:386:01Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:461.55:26-0.16:250.06:366:02Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:141.412:451.66:30-0.17:180.06:356:03Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:081.51:361.67:27-0.28:04-0.16:346:04Full Moon4Fri
5Sat1:571.62:201.68:18-0.28:45-0.16:326:05Full Moon5Sat
6Sun2:411.73:011.69:03-0.29:21-0.16:316:06Full Moon6Sun
7Mon3:221.73:401.69:45-0.19:56-0.16:296:07Full Moon7Mon
8Tue4:011.74:171.510:25-0.110:28-0.16:286:08Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:371.74:541.511:020.011:010.06:266:09Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:131.75:321.411:400.111:360.16:256:10Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:481.66:111.412:180.26:236:11Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:261.66:531.312:140.11:000.26:226:12Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:091.58:401.312:580.22:480.37:207:13Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon9:001.59:351.22:480.23:420.37:197:14Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:011.510:381.33:460.34:420.47:177:15Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:081.511:411.34:480.25:420.37:167:16Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:091.55:510.26:370.37:147:17Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:371.41:021.66:520.17:270.27:137:18Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:271.61:501.77:470.18:120.17:117:19Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:121.72:351.78:390.08:540.07:097:20New Moon20Sun
21Mon2:571.93:191.89:27-0.19:36-0.17:087:21New Moon21Mon
22Tue3:402.04:041.810:14-0.110:18-0.27:067:22New Moon22Tue
23Wed4:252.14:501.811:02-0.111:02-0.27:057:23Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:112.15:401.711:52-0.111:50-0.17:037:23Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:002.16:321.712:460.07:027:24Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:522.07:291.612:420.01:440.17:007:25Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:501.98:321.51:410.12:480.26:597:26First Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:561.89:421.52:470.23:560.36:577:27First Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:111.710:561.53:580.25:030.36:567:28First Quarter29Tue
30Wed11:261.75:090.26:060.36:547:29Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:031.612:311.76:170.27:020.26:537:30Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 7:37 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 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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