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 2h 29m 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 - Jun 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:582.01:121.77:250.57:200.35:458:25Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:402.01:561.78:110.48:020.35:458:26Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:202.12:381.78:540.48:430.35:458:27Full Moon3Mon
4Tue2:582.13:181.79:330.49:220.35:458:27Full Moon4Tue
5Wed3:352.13:561.710:110.410:010.35:448:28Full Moon5Wed
6Thu4:112.14:341.810:480.310:400.35:448:29Full Moon6Thu
7Fri4:492.15:131.811:250.311:220.35:448:29Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:282.15:551.812:040.35:448:30Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:102.16:401.812:070.312:460.35:448:30Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:552.07:291.912:570.41:320.35:448:31Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:442.08:231.91:520.42:210.25:438:31Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:381.99:222.02:520.43:140.25:438:32Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:391.910:242.13:570.44:100.25:438:32Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:441.911:282.15:030.45:090.25:438:32Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:511.96:100.46:090.15:448:33Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:292.212:541.97:140.37:100.15:448:33Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:272.31:531.98:140.28:080.15:448:33New Moon17Mon
18Tue2:222.32:491.99:100.29:040.15:448:34New Moon18Tue
19Wed3:162.33:442.010:020.29:570.15:448:34New Moon19Wed
20Thu4:072.34:372.010:510.210:490.15:448:34New Moon20Thu
21Fri4:582.25:292.011:390.211:400.25:458:34Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:462.26:201.912:260.25:458:35Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:342.17:111.912:320.31:120.35:458:35Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:202.08:011.91:240.41:580.35:458:35First Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:071.98:531.92:180.52:430.45:468:35First Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:561.89:451.93:110.63:280.45:468:35First Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:491.710:371.94:050.64:140.45:468:35First Quarter27Thu
28Fri10:441.711:291.94:590.65:010.45:478:35Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:401.75:530.65:490.45:478:35Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:182.012:321.76:450.66:380.45:488:35Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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