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 3h 16m 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 - Dec 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:311.45:591.611:48-0.37:064:47Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:321.47:001.512:43-0.112:52-0.27:074:47Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:351.48:021.41:43-0.11:59-0.17:084:47Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:401.49:051.32:40-0.13:05-0.17:094:47Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:431.410:061.33:34-0.14:08-0.17:094:47Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:421.411:011.24:26-0.15:08-0.17:104:47Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:341.511:521.25:16-0.26:04-0.17:114:47Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:211.56:03-0.26:53-0.17:124:47Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:381.21:031.56:48-0.27:38-0.17:134:47Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:211.21:431.57:30-0.28:18-0.17:144:47New Moon10Sat
11Sun2:021.22:211.58:10-0.28:55-0.27:144:47New Moon11Sun
12Mon2:411.22:581.58:47-0.39:31-0.17:154:48New Moon12Mon
13Tue3:191.23:351.49:24-0.210:06-0.17:164:48New Moon13Tue
14Wed3:551.24:121.410:00-0.210:41-0.17:164:48Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:311.14:501.410:37-0.211:17-0.17:174:48Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:071.15:281.311:17-0.211:55-0.17:184:49Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:461.16:081.312:02-0.27:184:49Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:291.26:511.212:35-0.112:51-0.17:194:49First Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:171.27:391.21:18-0.21:46-0.17:204:50First Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:101.38:331.12:05-0.22:44-0.17:204:50First Quarter20Tue
21Wed9:081.39:331.12:56-0.33:47-0.17:214:51First Quarter21Wed
22Thu10:091.410:361.13:51-0.34:51-0.27:214:51Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:091.511:381.24:50-0.45:55-0.27:214:52Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:071.65:50-0.46:55-0.37:224:52Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:371.21:041.66:51-0.57:53-0.47:224:53Full Moon25Sun
26Mon1:341.32:011.67:49-0.68:47-0.47:234:54Full Moon26Mon
27Tue2:291.32:571.68:45-0.69:40-0.47:234:54Full Moon27Tue
28Wed3:251.33:531.69:41-0.610:33-0.47:234:55Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:201.34:481.510:37-0.611:25-0.47:234:56Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:161.35:421.411:35-0.57:244:57Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:121.36:361.312:17-0.412:35-0.47:244:57Third Quarter31Sat
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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