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 1h 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 - Jul 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:212.012:391.76:530.66:400.45:488:35Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:062.01:261.77:440.57:280.35:498:35Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:492.12:111.88:300.58:150.35:498:34New Moon3Mon
4Tue2:312.22:541.89:140.49:010.25:508:34New Moon4Tue
5Wed3:122.23:371.99:560.49:460.25:508:34New Moon5Wed
6Thu3:552.24:221.910:370.310:320.25:518:34New Moon6Thu
7Fri4:382.25:091.911:200.311:210.25:528:34Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:242.25:582.012:050.35:528:33Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:122.26:502.012:120.312:530.25:538:33Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:022.17:442.11:080.31:440.25:538:32First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:572.18:422.12:080.42:380.25:548:32First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:562.09:442.13:120.43:340.25:558:32First Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:001.910:482.24:180.44:320.25:568:31First Quarter13Thu
14Fri11:071.911:512.25:240.45:310.25:568:31Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:121.96:290.46:310.25:578:30Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:502.31:121.97:300.47:290.25:588:30Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:452.32:071.98:250.48:230.25:588:29Full Moon17Mon
18Tue2:362.32:582.09:160.39:140.25:598:28Full Moon18Tue
19Wed3:232.33:462.010:020.310:010.26:008:28Full Moon19Wed
20Thu4:092.34:322.010:440.310:460.36:018:27Full Moon20Thu
21Fri4:512.25:172.011:240.411:290.46:028:26Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:332.16:001.912:030.46:028:26Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:132.16:431.912:120.512:410.46:038:25Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:532.07:251.912:550.61:190.46:048:24Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:351.98:081.91:400.61:580.56:058:23Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:191.98:531.92:280.72:400.56:068:22Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:071.89:431.93:190.73:250.56:068:21Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri10:011.810:371.94:140.74:140.56:078:21Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:581.711:332.05:120.75:050.56:088:20Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:551.86:090.75:590.56:098:19Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:262.112:481.87:050.76:540.46:108:18Waning Crescent31Mon
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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