Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 16m at 4:11 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:49 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Apr 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:472.02:111.98:16-0.18:39-0.16:507:31Full Moon1Fri
2Sat2:402.13:042.09:11-0.19:28-0.16:497:32Full Moon2Sat
3Sun3:302.23:551.910:03-0.110:14-0.16:477:33Full Moon3Sun
4Mon4:192.24:451.910:54-0.111:01-0.16:467:34Full Moon4Mon
5Tue5:072.25:341.811:430.011:470.06:447:35Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:542.16:231.812:330.16:437:36Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:422.07:131.712:350.11:230.26:417:37Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:311.98:051.61:260.22:150.36:407:38Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:231.89:001.62:190.33:070.36:397:39Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:181.79:591.63:150.43:590.46:377:40Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon10:171.710:591.64:130.44:510.46:367:41Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue11:151.711:541.75:110.45:420.46:347:42Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:101.76:070.46:300.36:337:43Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:441.712:591.76:590.47:150.36:317:43Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:281.81:441.87:480.37:560.26:307:44Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:081.92:251.88:320.38:350.26:287:45New Moon16Sat
17Sun2:452.03:041.89:140.29:110.26:277:46New Moon17Sun
18Mon3:192.03:421.89:530.29:470.26:267:47New Moon18Mon
19Tue3:542.14:191.810:320.210:250.16:247:48New Moon19Tue
20Wed4:302.14:581.811:110.211:040.26:237:49Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:092.15:401.811:520.211:480.26:227:50Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:522.16:261.812:370.36:207:51Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:392.07:171.812:370.21:270.36:197:52Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:322.08:151.81:320.32:240.36:187:53First Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:302.09:191.82:340.33:240.36:177:54First Quarter25Mon
26Tue9:361.910:281.83:410.34:270.36:157:55First Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:461.911:351.94:510.35:280.26:147:56Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:541.95:590.36:270.26:137:57Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:362.112:561.97:030.27:230.16:127:58Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:312.21:522.08:030.18:150.06:107:59Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 7:00 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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