Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 18m at 3:15 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:54 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Mar 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:051.52:241.68:24-0.28:41-0.16:386:01New Moon1Sun
2Mon2:401.63:001.69:03-0.29:15-0.26:376:02New Moon2Mon
3Tue3:151.63:371.69:42-0.29:51-0.26:366:03New Moon3Tue
4Wed3:511.74:151.610:22-0.110:28-0.26:346:04Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:301.74:551.611:03-0.111:09-0.26:336:05Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:121.75:401.511:49-0.111:56-0.16:316:06Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:581.76:301.512:400.06:306:07First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:511.78:271.512:49-0.12:390.07:287:08First Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:501.79:331.52:490.03:440.17:277:09First Quarter9Mon
10Tue9:591.610:451.53:560.04:520.17:257:10First Quarter10Tue
11Wed11:121.611:561.65:060.06:000.07:247:11Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:221.76:16-0.17:020.07:227:12Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:591.71:241.87:21-0.17:59-0.17:217:13Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:551.82:201.88:20-0.28:50-0.27:197:13Full Moon14Sat
15Sun2:471.93:111.89:14-0.29:36-0.27:187:14Full Moon15Sun
16Mon3:361.93:591.810:04-0.210:20-0.27:167:15Full Moon16Mon
17Tue4:222.04:451.810:52-0.211:02-0.27:157:16Full Moon17Tue
18Wed5:062.05:301.711:38-0.111:44-0.17:137:17Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:501.96:141.612:230.07:127:18Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:331.86:581.612:260.01:080.17:107:19Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:171.77:451.51:100.11:530.27:097:20Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:021.78:341.51:560.22:410.37:077:21Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:521.69:301.42:470.23:310.37:057:22Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue9:481.610:291.43:410.34:240.37:047:23Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:481.511:281.54:380.35:180.37:027:24Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:461.65:360.36:100.37:017:25Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:211.512:391.66:320.36:590.26:597:26Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:081.61:261.77:240.27:430.26:587:27Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:511.72:091.78:120.18:240.16:567:28Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:301.82:501.88:570.19:030.06:557:29New Moon30Mon
31Tue3:071.93:291.89:400.19:420.06:537:30New Moon31Tue
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 6:04 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (42% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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