Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:11 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 14m at 9:40 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Aug 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:362.18:152.21:450.42:070.36:108:17First Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:312.09:122.12:450.53:000.36:118:16First Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:281.910:122.13:450.63:540.46:128:15First Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:281.911:102.14:440.64:480.46:138:14First Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:271.85:410.75:420.56:148:13Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:052.112:221.96:360.76:350.56:158:12Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:552.11:131.97:260.67:240.56:158:11Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:412.11:591.98:110.68:100.46:168:10Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:222.22:422.08:520.58:520.46:178:09Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:012.23:212.09:290.59:310.46:188:07Full Moon10Mon
11Tue3:382.23:582.010:040.510:080.46:198:06Full Moon11Tue
12Wed4:132.24:322.010:360.410:440.56:208:05Full Moon12Wed
13Thu4:472.25:052.011:080.411:210.56:218:04Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:212.25:402.111:410.411:590.66:228:02Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:572.16:182.112:170.46:238:01Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:352.17:002.112:410.612:580.46:238:00Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:182.07:482.11:280.61:430.46:247:59Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:082.08:422.12:220.72:360.46:257:57Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:062.09:442.23:230.73:350.46:267:56Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu10:131.910:532.24:300.74:390.46:277:55Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:242.05:390.65:450.46:287:53Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:012.312:322.16:460.66:520.36:297:52Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:042.31:332.27:460.47:540.36:307:50Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:022.42:302.38:410.38:520.26:307:49New Moon24Mon
25Tue2:562.53:232.39:320.39:470.26:317:48New Moon25Tue
26Wed3:482.54:162.410:200.210:390.26:327:46New Moon26Wed
27Thu4:382.45:072.411:070.211:320.36:337:45Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:282.35:582.411:540.36:347:43Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:182.26:482.312:240.412:430.36:357:42Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:082.17:402.21:180.51:320.46:367:40First Quarter30Sun
31Mon7:592.08:342.22:140.62:240.56:367:39First Quarter31Mon
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 12:55 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 52% 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 (52% 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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