Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:02 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 23m at 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 - Aug 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:052.27:402.11:100.41:340.36:108:17Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:572.08:342.12:080.52:230.46:118:16Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat8:491.99:302.13:060.63:120.46:128:15Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:451.910:272.04:040.64:020.56:138:14Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon10:421.811:222.05:010.74:540.56:148:13Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue11:391.85:570.75:460.56:158:12Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:152.012:331.86:500.76:370.56:168:11Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:042.11:221.97:390.77:260.56:168:10Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:482.12:081.98:240.68:110.56:178:09Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:292.22:501.99:040.68:530.46:188:07New Moon10Sat
11Sun3:072.23:292.09:410.59:330.46:198:06New Moon11Sun
12Mon3:442.24:062.010:160.510:110.46:208:05New Moon12Mon
13Tue4:192.24:412.010:490.510:500.56:218:04New Moon13Tue
14Wed4:532.25:172.111:220.511:290.56:228:02Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:292.25:552.111:560.46:238:01Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:062.16:362.112:110.512:340.46:238:00Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:482.17:222.212:570.61:160.46:247:59First Quarter17Sat
18Sun7:352.08:132.21:490.62:050.46:257:57First Quarter18Sun
19Mon8:282.09:112.22:470.73:000.46:267:56First Quarter19Mon
20Tue9:311.910:172.23:520.74:010.46:277:55First Quarter20Tue
21Wed10:411.911:272.25:010.75:070.46:287:53Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:532.06:110.66:150.46:297:52Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:332.31:002.07:160.57:210.36:307:50Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:342.42:002.18:140.58:220.36:307:49Full Moon24Sat
25Sun2:312.42:552.29:070.49:180.26:317:48Full Moon25Sun
26Mon3:232.53:472.39:560.310:110.26:327:46Full Moon26Mon
27Tue4:132.44:382.310:420.311:020.36:337:45Full Moon27Tue
28Wed5:012.45:272.311:260.311:530.46:347:43Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:492.36:152.312:100.46:357:42Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:352.27:032.212:440.512:550.46:367:40Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:222.17:522.21:360.61:400.56:367:39Third Quarter31Sat
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 2:46 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 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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