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 1h 11m 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 - Jul 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:042.01:211.77:350.57:250.45:488:35Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:482.12:051.78:210.58:110.35:498:35Full Moon2Tue
3Wed2:292.12:471.89:040.48:550.35:498:34Full Moon3Wed
4Thu3:082.23:281.89:440.49:380.35:508:34Full Moon4Thu
5Fri3:472.24:081.910:220.310:210.35:508:34Full Moon5Fri
6Sat4:272.24:501.911:000.311:050.35:518:34Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:082.25:342.011:400.311:520.35:528:34Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:512.16:212.012:230.25:528:33Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:372.17:112.012:420.41:090.25:538:33Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:262.18:042.11:380.42:000.25:538:32Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:212.09:022.12:390.52:540.25:548:32Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:221.910:062.13:430.53:510.25:558:32Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat10:291.911:122.24:500.54:520.25:558:31Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:381.95:570.55:550.25:568:31Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:172.212:421.97:020.46:570.25:578:30Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:172.31:411.98:010.47:570.25:588:30Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:122.32:362.08:550.38:520.25:588:29New Moon17Wed
18Thu3:032.33:282.09:440.39:430.25:598:28New Moon18Thu
19Fri3:522.34:172.010:300.310:320.26:008:28New Moon19Fri
20Sat4:372.25:052.111:130.311:190.36:018:27Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:212.25:512.011:540.36:028:26Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:032.16:362.012:040.412:340.46:028:26Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:442.07:202.012:500.51:140.46:038:25Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:271.98:052.01:370.61:550.46:048:24First Quarter24Wed
25Thu8:111.98:521.92:250.72:370.56:058:23First Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:001.89:431.93:150.73:230.56:068:22First Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:541.810:381.94:090.74:120.56:068:22First Quarter27Sat
28Sun10:521.711:332.05:040.75:030.56:078:21Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:491.76:010.75:570.56:088:20Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:252.012:421.86:550.76:500.56:098:19Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed1:132.11:301.87:450.67:410.46:108:18Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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