Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:34 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 30m at 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 - Oct 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:212.14:432.410:360.211:190.47:046:50Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:072.15:302.311:210.27:056:48Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:562.06:212.312:100.412:110.37:066:47Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:501.97:182.21:060.51:080.37:066:45Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:501.98:222.12:100.62:110.47:076:44Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:591.89:362.03:200.63:220.47:086:42Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:141.810:532.04:300.64:330.47:096:41Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:261.85:350.65:430.47:106:39Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:012.012:291.96:340.56:470.47:116:38Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:592.01:232.07:250.47:440.37:126:36Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:482.02:112.18:110.38:350.37:136:35New Moon11Tue
12Wed2:312.02:542.28:520.39:210.37:146:33New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:122.03:342.29:290.210:020.37:156:32New Moon13Thu
14Fri3:501.94:122.110:040.210:410.37:166:30New Moon14Fri
15Sat4:281.94:482.110:380.311:170.47:176:29Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:051.85:232.011:120.311:520.57:186:28Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:431.86:001.911:480.47:196:26Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:211.76:401.912:290.512:270.47:206:25Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:021.67:251.81:110.61:110.57:216:24First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:471.68:151.81:590.62:010.57:226:22First Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:381.59:121.72:530.62:570.57:236:21First Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:381.510:131.73:490.63:570.57:246:20First Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:401.611:121.74:440.64:590.47:256:18Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:391.75:350.55:590.47:266:17Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:061.812:311.86:240.36:550.37:276:16Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:541.81:182.07:100.27:480.27:286:14Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:401.92:032.17:550.18:380.17:296:13Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:261.92:482.28:400.09:270.17:306:12Full Moon28Fri
29Sat3:121.93:342.29:26-0.110:150.17:316:11Full Moon29Sat
30Sun4:001.94:222.210:13-0.111:040.17:326:10Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:501.85:132.111:03-0.111:580.17:336:09Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 2:11 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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