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 1h 15m 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 - Aug 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:222.23:391.99:530.59:480.46:118:17Full Moon1Mon
2Tue3:592.24:171.910:280.510:280.46:118:16Full Moon2Tue
3Wed4:352.24:562.011:030.411:100.46:128:15Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:122.25:362.111:380.411:540.56:138:14Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:512.16:192.112:160.36:148:13Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:332.17:042.212:420.512:580.36:158:12Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:202.07:542.21:340.61:450.36:168:10Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon8:122.08:502.22:320.62:380.46:178:09Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue9:121.99:542.23:370.73:360.46:188:08Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed10:211.811:052.24:460.74:410.46:188:07Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:341.85:570.75:490.46:198:06Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:152.212:431.97:050.66:570.46:208:04Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:192.31:442.08:050.58:000.36:218:03Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:172.32:402.08:590.58:570.36:228:02New Moon14Sun
15Mon3:092.33:322.19:470.49:490.36:238:01New Moon15Mon
16Tue3:582.34:222.210:300.410:390.36:247:59New Moon16Tue
17Wed4:432.35:092.211:120.411:270.46:257:58Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:262.25:542.211:510.46:257:57Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:082.16:392.212:140.512:300.46:267:55Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:492.07:232.11:010.61:100.56:277:54Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:321.98:082.11:490.71:520.56:287:53First Quarter21Sun
22Mon8:191.88:562.02:380.82:370.66:297:51First Quarter22Mon
23Tue9:111.89:512.03:300.83:270.66:307:50First Quarter23Tue
24Wed10:101.710:512.04:260.94:210.76:317:48First Quarter24Wed
25Thu11:121.711:502.05:240.95:170.76:327:47Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:101.86:220.86:140.66:327:46Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:432.11:011.87:140.87:070.66:337:44Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:312.11:471.98:000.77:560.56:347:43Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:132.22:292.08:400.68:420.56:357:41Full Moon29Mon
30Tue2:522.33:082.19:170.59:260.46:367:40Full Moon30Tue
31Wed3:292.33:472.29:520.410:080.46:377:38Full Moon31Wed
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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