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 4h 29m 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 - Nov 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:431.86:082.011:570.07:346:08Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:411.77:091.912:570.212:570.17:356:06Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:431.68:141.82:010.32:040.17:366:05Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:521.69:251.73:070.33:140.27:376:04Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:031.610:361.74:100.34:240.27:386:03Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:111.610:391.74:100.24:300.26:405:02Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:101.711:341.65:040.25:320.16:415:01Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:021.85:530.16:280.16:425:00Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:221.612:481.96:390.17:170.16:435:00Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:061.61:301.97:200.08:010.16:444:59New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:461.62:081.97:580.08:410.16:454:58New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:251.62:441.88:350.09:170.16:464:57New Moon12Sat
13Sun3:031.53:201.89:100.09:520.16:474:56New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:401.53:561.79:450.010:260.26:484:55Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:171.44:331.710:210.111:030.26:494:55Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:541.45:121.610:590.111:420.26:504:54Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:321.35:541.611:410.16:514:53Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:141.36:391.512:260.312:280.26:534:53First Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:011.37:281.51:130.21:210.26:544:52First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:541.38:221.42:020.22:190.26:554:52First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:521.49:191.42:520.13:200.26:564:51First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:521.510:171.43:420.14:220.16:574:50Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:481.611:131.44:340.05:220.06:584:50Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:421.75:26-0.16:20-0.16:594:50Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:061.512:321.86:19-0.27:15-0.17:004:49Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:581.51:231.97:11-0.38:08-0.27:014:49Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:501.52:141.98:04-0.49:00-0.27:024:48Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:421.53:071.98:56-0.49:52-0.27:034:48Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:361.54:021.89:50-0.410:47-0.27:044:48Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:321.54:591.710:47-0.311:44-0.27:054:48Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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