Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 55m at 12:10 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:07 pm (2.1 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 - Aug 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:181.911:002.24:380.64:430.36:108:17Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:281.95:470.65:490.36:118:16Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:072.212:362.06:530.56:540.36:128:15Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:102.31:372.17:540.47:560.26:138:14Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:072.42:342.18:490.38:530.26:148:13New Moon5Tue
6Wed3:012.43:272.29:390.39:470.26:158:12New Moon6Wed
7Thu3:512.44:182.210:270.210:380.26:168:11New Moon7Thu
8Fri4:402.35:082.211:120.311:280.36:178:09Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:272.35:572.211:560.36:178:08Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:132.26:452.212:170.412:400.36:188:07Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:582.17:322.11:070.51:250.46:198:06Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:452.08:212.11:580.62:110.56:208:05First Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:341.99:132.02:500.72:590.56:218:03First Quarter13Wed
14Thu9:271.810:082.03:430.83:490.66:228:02First Quarter14Thu
15Fri10:251.811:052.04:380.84:410.66:238:01First Quarter15Fri
16Sat11:241.811:592.05:330.85:340.66:248:00Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:191.86:270.76:260.66:247:58Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:492.11:091.97:160.77:170.56:257:57Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:342.21:532.08:010.68:040.56:267:56Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:162.22:342.08:420.58:480.46:277:54Full Moon20Wed
21Thu2:552.23:122.19:200.59:300.46:287:53Full Moon21Thu
22Fri3:322.33:502.19:560.410:110.46:297:51Full Moon22Fri
23Sat4:092.34:282.210:320.410:520.46:307:50Full Moon23Sat
24Sun4:482.35:092.211:100.311:350.56:317:49Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:292.25:522.311:510.36:317:47Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:132.26:402.312:220.512:370.36:327:46Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:022.17:322.31:140.61:280.46:337:44Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:572.18:302.22:130.62:250.46:347:43Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:592.09:362.23:190.73:280.46:357:41Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat10:092.010:482.24:280.74:340.46:367:40Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:222.011:582.25:360.65:420.46:377:38Waning Crescent31Sun
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 3:08 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 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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