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 : 11:28 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 47m at 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 - May 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:021.912:161.76:210.46:360.36:107:59Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:511.91:041.77:130.47:200.36:088:00Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:352.01:481.88:000.48:010.36:078:01Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:152.02:301.88:430.38:390.26:068:02Full Moon4Sat
5Sun2:522.13:101.89:230.39:160.26:058:03Full Moon5Sun
6Mon3:272.13:481.810:000.39:510.36:048:04Full Moon6Mon
7Tue4:012.14:241.710:350.310:260.36:038:05Full Moon7Tue
8Wed4:362.15:001.711:110.311:020.36:028:06Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:112.05:361.711:470.411:410.36:018:07Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:492.06:151.712:250.46:008:08Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:292.06:581.712:240.41:070.45:598:08Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:142.07:471.81:130.41:530.45:588:09Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:041.98:421.82:080.42:440.35:578:10Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue9:001.99:431.93:090.43:380.35:568:11Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:011.910:472.04:130.44:340.25:568:12Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:071.911:492.15:200.45:320.25:558:13Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:111.96:260.36:310.15:548:14Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:472.21:111.97:290.27:290.15:538:15Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:432.32:092.08:280.28:240.05:528:15New Moon19Sun
20Mon2:362.43:052.09:230.19:190.05:528:16New Moon20Mon
21Tue3:292.44:002.010:170.110:120.05:518:17New Moon21Tue
22Wed4:222.44:542.011:090.111:050.15:508:18Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:152.35:491.912:010.25:508:19Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:082.26:441.912:530.25:498:20Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:012.17:401.912:560.21:460.35:498:20Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:542.08:371.91:540.32:370.35:488:21First Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:471.99:341.92:530.43:270.35:488:22First Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:421.810:301.93:510.54:160.35:478:23First Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:381.711:241.94:480.55:030.45:478:23First Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:321.75:430.55:500.35:468:24Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:131.912:231.76:360.56:350.35:468:25Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 8:20 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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