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 1h 09m at 11:28 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:35 am (2.2 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 - Dec 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:181.64:421.810:34-0.411:22-0.37:064:47Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:121.55:361.611:30-0.37:074:47Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:081.56:311.512:15-0.212:29-0.27:084:47Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:051.47:271.41:10-0.21:29-0.27:094:47Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:031.48:241.32:03-0.12:29-0.17:094:47Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:021.49:221.22:55-0.13:280.07:104:47Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat10:001.410:191.23:47-0.14:250.07:114:47Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:541.411:121.24:37-0.15:190.07:124:47Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:431.45:26-0.26:10-0.17:134:47Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:011.212:271.46:12-0.26:56-0.17:144:47Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:471.21:091.56:56-0.27:39-0.27:144:47New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:291.31:481.57:37-0.38:18-0.27:154:48New Moon12Thu
13Fri2:081.32:251.58:16-0.38:55-0.27:164:48New Moon13Fri
14Sat2:461.33:021.58:54-0.39:31-0.27:164:48New Moon14Sat
15Sun3:211.23:381.59:31-0.310:06-0.27:174:48New Moon15Sun
16Mon3:571.24:141.410:09-0.310:41-0.27:184:49Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:331.24:531.410:50-0.311:19-0.27:184:49Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:131.35:341.411:34-0.37:194:49Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:571.36:191.312:01-0.312:23-0.27:204:50First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:461.37:091.312:47-0.31:18-0.27:204:50First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:401.38:061.21:38-0.32:18-0.27:214:51First Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:411.49:101.22:34-0.43:23-0.27:214:51First Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:461.410:171.23:34-0.44:30-0.27:214:52Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:511.511:231.24:37-0.45:37-0.37:224:52Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:541.55:40-0.56:40-0.47:224:53Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:241.312:521.66:42-0.67:37-0.57:234:54Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:221.31:481.67:40-0.68:31-0.57:234:54Full Moon27Fri
28Sat2:161.42:421.68:34-0.69:22-0.57:234:55Full Moon28Sat
29Sun3:091.43:341.69:27-0.610:10-0.57:234:56Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:011.44:241.510:19-0.610:58-0.57:244:57Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:521.45:141.411:11-0.511:48-0.47:244:57Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 2:31 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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