Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:47 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 43m at 1:57 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Oct 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:432.24:092.410:030.210:420.37:046:50New Moon1Thu
2Fri4:302.14:572.410:490.211:330.37:056:48Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:202.15:492.411:390.27:066:47Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:132.06:452.312:270.412:340.37:076:45Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:111.97:462.21:280.51:360.37:076:44First Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:161.98:542.12:340.52:440.47:086:42First Quarter6Tue
7Wed9:271.810:072.03:410.63:540.47:096:41First Quarter7Wed
8Thu10:401.811:162.04:460.55:020.47:106:39Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:461.95:460.56:070.47:116:38Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:172.012:442.06:400.47:060.47:126:36Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:082.01:342.17:290.47:590.37:136:35Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:542.02:182.18:120.38:460.37:146:33Full Moon12Mon
13Tue2:362.02:582.18:510.39:280.37:156:32Full Moon13Tue
14Wed3:152.03:352.19:270.310:070.37:166:30Full Moon14Wed
15Thu3:531.94:102.110:010.310:420.47:176:29Full Moon15Thu
16Fri4:301.94:442.010:350.311:170.47:186:28Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:071.85:192.011:090.311:510.57:196:26Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:441.85:551.911:450.47:206:25Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:221.76:351.912:280.512:250.47:216:23Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:021.67:191.81:100.61:090.47:226:22Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:471.68:081.81:580.62:000.47:236:21Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:381.69:031.72:500.62:570.47:246:20Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri9:371.610:021.73:440.63:570.47:256:18Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:391.711:021.74:380.54:590.47:266:17Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:381.811:591.85:300.46:000.37:276:16Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:311.96:210.36:590.27:286:14Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:521.81:212.17:110.17:530.27:296:13Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:421.92:102.28:010.08:460.17:306:12New Moon28Wed
29Thu2:311.92:582.28:50-0.19:360.07:316:11New Moon29Thu
30Fri3:211.93:482.29:40-0.110:270.07:326:10New Moon30Fri
31Sat4:131.94:402.210:31-0.111:200.17:336:09Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 5:22 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (5% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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