Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 11:22 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6m at 4:43 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Oct 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:031.96:272.112:120.612:190.57:046:49Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:431.97:112.012:540.61:040.57:056:48First Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:291.88:032.01:430.71:560.57:066:46First Quarter3Wed
4Thu8:241.89:012.02:390.72:560.57:076:45First Quarter4Thu
5Fri9:281.810:072.03:400.64:010.57:086:43First Quarter5Fri
6Sat10:371.911:132.04:430.65:090.47:096:42Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:452.05:440.56:150.47:106:40Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:162.112:452.16:420.37:170.37:106:39Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:132.11:402.37:370.28:150.27:116:37Full Moon9Tue
10Wed2:072.22:322.48:280.19:090.17:126:36Full Moon10Wed
11Thu2:592.23:232.49:180.010:020.17:136:34Full Moon11Thu
12Fri3:502.24:142.410:070.010:530.17:146:33Full Moon12Fri
13Sat4:422.15:052.410:570.011:460.27:156:31Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:342.15:582.311:490.17:166:30Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:272.06:532.112:410.312:430.27:176:29Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:231.97:512.01:380.41:420.37:186:27Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:221.88:521.92:370.42:430.37:196:26Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu9:241.89:541.83:350.53:450.47:206:24Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri10:271.810:551.84:310.54:450.47:216:23Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat11:261.811:501.85:240.55:430.47:226:22Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:191.86:130.46:360.47:236:20Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:391.81:061.96:590.47:250.47:246:19Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:231.81:481.97:400.38:090.37:256:18Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:041.82:262.08:190.28:500.37:266:17New Moon24Wed
25Thu2:431.83:012.08:550.29:280.37:276:15New Moon25Thu
26Fri3:201.83:362.09:290.210:040.37:286:14New Moon26Fri
27Sat3:551.84:102.010:030.210:390.37:296:13New Moon27Sat
28Sun4:291.74:451.910:380.211:150.37:306:12Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:031.75:221.911:160.211:530.37:316:11Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:411.76:041.911:570.27:326:09Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed6:231.66:491.812:350.312:440.27:336:08Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 8:02 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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