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 33m 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 - May 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:091.97:411.61:030.41:450.46:107:59Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:541.98:281.71:510.52:310.46:098:00Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat8:431.89:221.72:450.53:200.46:088:01Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:391.810:201.83:440.54:120.46:068:02Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon10:391.811:201.94:460.55:060.36:058:03Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:391.85:490.46:000.26:048:04Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:162.012:371.96:500.36:550.16:038:05Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:092.11:321.97:490.37:490.16:028:05Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:002.32:262.08:440.28:420.06:018:06New Moon9Fri
10Sat2:512.33:192.09:370.19:340.06:008:07New Moon10Sat
11Sun3:422.44:142.010:290.110:270.05:598:08New Moon11Sun
12Mon4:352.45:102.011:220.111:220.05:588:09Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:292.36:072.012:170.15:588:10Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:262.27:061.912:190.11:140.15:578:11Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:242.18:071.91:210.22:130.25:568:12First Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:242.09:101.92:250.33:100.25:558:13First Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:271.910:131.93:290.34:070.25:548:14First Quarter17Sat
18Sun10:291.811:132.04:330.45:000.35:538:14First Quarter18Sun
19Mon11:291.85:350.45:520.35:538:15Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:092.012:231.86:330.46:410.35:528:16Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:582.11:121.87:260.47:270.25:518:17Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:432.11:571.88:140.48:100.25:518:18Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:242.12:401.88:570.38:500.25:508:19Full Moon23Fri
24Sat3:022.13:211.89:360.39:270.35:498:19Full Moon24Sat
25Sun3:392.14:001.810:130.310:030.35:498:20Full Moon25Sun
26Mon4:142.14:381.810:490.310:390.35:488:21Full Moon26Mon
27Tue4:492.15:161.711:240.411:150.45:488:22Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:252.05:521.711:590.411:540.45:478:22Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:022.06:301.712:360.45:478:23Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:412.07:111.712:360.41:150.45:468:24Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:231.97:561.81:230.51:580.45:468:25Third Quarter31Sat
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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