Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 12:10 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 09m at 5:35 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Mar 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:221.65:421.411:480.011:53-0.16:386:01Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:011.66:231.412:290.06:376:02Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:421.57:081.312:340.01:130.16:356:03Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:271.57:571.31:190.12:010.26:346:04Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:181.48:531.32:090.12:540.26:326:05Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:171.49:541.33:040.13:500.26:316:06Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:181.410:521.34:030.14:470.26:296:07Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:161.511:451.45:030.15:410.16:286:08Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:071.67:000.07:300.17:267:09Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:321.51:541.67:530.08:150.07:257:10Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:151.72:381.78:42-0.18:58-0.17:237:11New Moon11Tue
12Wed2:581.83:211.79:29-0.29:40-0.27:227:12New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:411.94:051.810:14-0.210:23-0.27:207:13New Moon13Thu
14Fri4:251.94:511.811:01-0.211:07-0.27:197:14Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:112.05:401.711:49-0.111:55-0.27:177:15Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:592.06:311.712:42-0.17:167:16Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:511.97:271.612:47-0.11:390.07:147:17Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:481.88:281.61:45-0.12:410.07:137:18First Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:511.89:361.62:480.03:460.17:117:19First Quarter19Wed
20Thu10:011.710:471.63:560.14:520.17:107:19First Quarter20Thu
21Fri11:141.711:541.65:050.15:550.17:087:20Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:201.76:110.16:530.17:077:21Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:531.71:171.77:130.07:450.07:057:22Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:461.82:081.88:090.08:320.07:047:23Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:331.92:531.88:590.09:140.07:027:24Full Moon25Tue
26Wed3:161.93:351.89:440.09:530.07:007:25Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:562.04:151.710:250.010:290.06:597:26Full Moon27Thu
28Fri4:341.94:541.711:030.111:040.16:577:27Full Moon28Fri
29Sat5:111.95:321.711:400.111:380.16:567:28Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:471.96:101.612:160.26:547:29Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:231.86:501.612:140.212:530.26:537:30Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 8:52 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 14% 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 (14% 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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