Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:07 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 17m at 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 - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:181.711:531.65:090.25:500.36:517:31Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:161.76:090.36:420.36:497:32Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:471.71:061.77:050.27:290.26:487:33Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:351.81:511.77:550.28:110.26:467:34Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:171.82:331.88:390.28:490.26:457:35New Moon5Wed
6Thu2:551.93:121.89:200.29:230.16:437:36New Moon6Thu
7Fri3:311.93:491.89:570.29:560.16:427:37New Moon7Fri
8Sat4:041.94:251.710:330.210:280.26:407:38New Moon8Sat
9Sun4:351.95:001.711:070.211:000.26:397:39Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:071.95:351.711:420.211:350.26:377:39Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:401.96:111.612:190.36:367:40Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:181.96:511.612:130.212:590.36:357:41Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:011.97:361.612:570.31:440.46:337:42First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:491.98:281.61:480.32:360.46:327:43First Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:451.89:301.72:460.33:340.46:307:44First Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:481.810:371.73:500.34:360.36:297:45First Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:561.811:431.94:580.35:370.26:277:46Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:031.96:060.26:370.26:267:47Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:442.01:041.97:110.17:340.16:257:48Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:392.12:012.08:110.18:270.06:237:49Full Moon20Thu
21Fri2:322.32:562.09:070.09:17-0.16:227:50Full Moon21Fri
22Sat3:232.33:492.010:01-0.110:07-0.16:217:51Full Moon22Sat
23Sun4:132.44:422.010:530.010:560.06:197:52Full Moon23Sun
24Mon5:042.35:351.911:450.011:470.06:187:53Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:562.26:281.912:390.16:177:54Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:482.17:231.812:410.11:340.26:167:55Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:432.08:211.71:380.22:290.36:147:55Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:401.99:211.72:370.33:250.46:137:56Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:391.810:231.73:380.44:190.46:127:57Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun10:391.811:211.84:390.45:100.46:117:58Third Quarter30Sun
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 1:51 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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