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 56m 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 - Oct 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:131.89:441.93:240.73:330.67:036:50First Quarter1Thu
2Fri10:131.810:431.94:180.74:290.67:046:49First Quarter2Fri
3Sat11:121.811:391.95:110.75:240.67:056:47Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:061.86:020.66:180.57:066:46Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:302.012:541.96:490.67:080.57:076:44Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:152.01:372.07:330.57:550.47:086:43Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:572.02:162.08:120.48:380.47:096:41Full Moon7Wed
8Thu2:362.12:522.18:500.39:190.37:106:40Full Moon8Thu
9Fri3:132.13:282.29:260.39:590.37:116:38Full Moon9Fri
10Sat3:502.04:052.210:040.210:380.37:126:37Full Moon10Sat
11Sun4:282.04:452.210:430.211:200.47:136:35Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:092.05:282.211:250.27:146:34Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:542.06:152.112:050.412:120.27:156:32Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:441.97:082.112:560.41:050.37:156:31Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:401.98:062.01:540.42:060.37:166:30Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:441.89:132.02:580.43:120.37:176:28Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:541.810:252.04:040.44:210.37:186:27Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun11:061.911:352.05:090.45:300.37:196:25Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:102.06:100.36:350.27:206:24Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:372.01:082.17:060.27:350.17:216:23Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:332.02:002.27:580.18:300.17:226:21New Moon21Wed
22Thu2:232.02:482.28:460.19:200.17:236:20New Moon22Thu
23Fri3:112.03:342.29:310.010:070.17:246:19New Moon23Fri
24Sat3:562.04:192.210:140.010:520.17:256:18New Moon24Sat
25Sun4:401.95:022.110:560.111:350.27:266:16Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:241.85:452.011:380.17:276:15Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:081.86:291.912:180.312:220.27:296:14Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:531.77:141.81:020.41:070.37:306:13Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:401.68:011.71:480.41:560.37:316:11First Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:301.68:531.72:360.42:480.47:326:10First Quarter30Fri
31Sat9:261.59:501.63:270.43:430.47:336:09First 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 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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