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 3h 18m at 4:08 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:35 pm (2.0 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 - Nov 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:431.77:051.912:540.31:030.27:356:07Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:361.78:001.81:480.32:010.27:366:06Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:371.69:021.82:480.33:050.27:376:05Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:451.710:111.83:510.24:130.27:386:04Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:541.711:201.84:540.25:210.17:396:03Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:591.811:241.84:550.15:270.06:405:02Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:581.95:520.06:290.06:415:01Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:221.812:512.06:47-0.17:26-0.16:425:00New Moon8Tue
9Wed1:161.81:422.17:38-0.28:18-0.26:434:59New Moon9Wed
10Thu2:071.82:312.18:27-0.29:08-0.26:444:58New Moon10Thu
11Fri2:561.83:202.19:14-0.29:57-0.16:454:58New Moon11Fri
12Sat3:441.74:082.010:01-0.210:440.06:464:57Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:331.74:561.910:48-0.111:320.06:474:56Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:211.65:441.711:380.06:494:55Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:111.56:331.612:210.112:290.16:504:54First Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:021.57:251.51:100.21:230.16:514:54First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:571.48:191.52:010.22:180.26:524:53First Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:541.49:151.42:510.23:140.26:534:52First Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:511.410:111.43:400.24:090.26:544:52First Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:441.411:041.44:280.15:030.26:554:51Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:321.511:521.45:150.15:540.16:564:51Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:151.66:000.06:420.06:574:50Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:361.512:551.66:43-0.17:270.06:584:50Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:171.51:331.77:24-0.18:09-0.16:594:49Full Moon24Thu
25Fri1:561.52:111.78:04-0.28:49-0.17:004:49Full Moon25Fri
26Sat2:351.52:491.78:45-0.29:28-0.17:014:49Full Moon26Sat
27Sun3:141.53:301.79:26-0.310:09-0.17:024:48Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:561.54:141.710:10-0.310:53-0.17:034:48Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:421.45:011.710:58-0.211:41-0.17:044:48Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:321.45:521.611:52-0.27:054:48Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 7:21 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 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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