Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 28m at 11:22 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:13 pm (2.0 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 - Mar 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:101.69:491.42:59-0.13:580.06:386:01First Quarter1Fri
2Sat10:211.510:551.44:05-0.15:000.06:366:02Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:251.511:531.55:10-0.15:580.06:356:03Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:201.56:10-0.16:500.06:336:04Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:451.61:081.67:04-0.17:35-0.16:326:05Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:311.61:511.67:52-0.18:15-0.16:316:06Full Moon6Wed
7Thu2:131.72:301.68:35-0.18:51-0.16:296:07Full Moon7Thu
8Fri2:521.73:081.69:13-0.19:24-0.16:286:08Full Moon8Fri
9Sat3:271.73:441.69:49-0.19:56-0.16:266:09Full Moon9Sat
10Sun5:021.75:191.511:240.011:270.07:257:10Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:351.75:541.511:580.07:237:11Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:081.76:301.512:000.012:340.17:227:12Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:441.67:081.412:360.11:130.17:207:13Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:241.67:491.41:170.11:560.27:197:14Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:091.68:371.42:040.22:460.27:177:15Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:031.69:341.42:570.23:410.37:157:16Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:041.610:391.43:580.24:410.27:147:17Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:091.611:431.55:020.25:410.27:127:18Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:111.76:080.16:390.17:117:19Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:431.71:081.77:100.07:330.07:097:20Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:371.82:011.88:08-0.18:25-0.17:087:21New Moon21Thu
22Fri2:282.02:531.99:02-0.19:14-0.27:067:22New Moon22Fri
23Sat3:172.13:441.99:54-0.210:02-0.27:057:23New Moon23Sat
24Sun4:072.14:361.910:46-0.210:51-0.27:037:24Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:572.25:281.911:39-0.211:42-0.27:027:24Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:492.16:231.812:34-0.17:007:25Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:442.07:201.712:36-0.11:320.06:597:26Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:411.98:211.71:350.02:320.16:577:27First Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:431.89:251.62:370.13:340.26:557:28First Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:501.710:321.63:420.24:350.26:547:29First Quarter30Sat
31Sun10:571.711:351.74:480.25:330.26:527:30Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 2:17 pm — 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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