Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 20m at 4:59 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:30 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Feb 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:421.22:581.48:50-0.49:26-0.37:125:30Full Moon1Fri
2Sat3:181.33:341.49:29-0.410:01-0.37:115:31Full Moon2Sat
3Sun3:541.34:101.410:09-0.410:35-0.37:105:32Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:321.44:491.410:51-0.311:13-0.37:095:33Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:121.45:301.411:35-0.311:54-0.37:085:35Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:561.46:151.312:25-0.27:075:36Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:451.47:071.312:41-0.31:20-0.27:065:37Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:401.48:061.21:34-0.32:21-0.27:055:38Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:421.49:141.22:33-0.33:28-0.17:045:39Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:511.510:271.23:39-0.34:39-0.17:035:40Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:021.511:361.34:48-0.35:47-0.27:025:41Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:081.65:56-0.36:50-0.27:005:42Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:381.31:081.66:59-0.47:45-0.36:595:44New Moon13Wed
14Thu1:341.42:031.77:57-0.58:36-0.46:585:45New Moon14Thu
15Fri2:271.52:541.78:50-0.59:22-0.46:575:46New Moon15Fri
16Sat3:161.63:421.69:40-0.510:06-0.46:565:47New Moon16Sat
17Sun4:041.64:281.610:29-0.410:48-0.36:545:48Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:491.65:131.511:17-0.311:29-0.36:535:49Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:341.65:571.412:05-0.26:525:50Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:181.56:421.312:11-0.212:53-0.16:515:51Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:031.47:301.312:54-0.11:430.06:495:52First Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:511.48:221.21:40-0.12:340.16:485:53First Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:431.39:201.22:290.03:270.16:475:54First Quarter23Sat
24Sun9:421.310:201.23:230.04:230.16:455:55First Quarter24Sun
25Mon10:411.311:161.24:190.05:180.16:445:56Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:361.45:160.06:110.16:435:57Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:071.312:261.56:090.06:580.06:415:59Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:521.41:101.56:59-0.17:390.06:406:00Waxing Gibbous28Thu
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 8:14 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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