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 17m 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 - Sep 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:112.08:432.12:300.72:280.56:377:37Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:041.99:392.03:240.83:190.66:387:36Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:021.810:372.04:200.84:120.66:397:34Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:021.811:352.05:160.85:070.66:407:33Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:591.96:100.86:020.66:417:31Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:282.112:511.97:010.76:540.66:427:30Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:162.11:372.07:470.77:420.56:437:28Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:582.22:192.08:280.68:270.56:437:27New Moon8Sun
9Mon2:372.22:582.19:050.59:090.46:447:25New Moon9Mon
10Tue3:142.23:342.19:400.59:490.46:457:23New Moon10Tue
11Wed3:502.24:102.210:130.410:290.46:467:22New Moon11Wed
12Thu4:252.24:472.210:480.411:090.56:477:20Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:022.25:272.311:240.411:520.56:487:19Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:432.16:112.312:050.46:497:17Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:272.16:582.312:390.612:510.46:497:16Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:172.07:522.21:320.61:440.46:507:14First Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:142.08:532.22:330.72:440.56:517:12First Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:201.910:032.23:410.73:510.56:527:11First Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:351.911:172.24:510.75:020.56:537:09Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:482.05:590.66:110.46:547:08Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:252.212:532.17:020.57:150.46:557:06Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:242.31:502.27:570.48:140.36:557:04Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:172.32:412.28:470.39:080.26:567:03Full Moon23Mon
24Tue3:072.33:292.39:320.39:570.26:577:01Full Moon24Tue
25Wed3:532.34:152.310:140.310:450.36:587:00Full Moon25Wed
26Thu4:372.24:592.310:550.311:300.46:596:58Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:212.15:432.211:350.37:006:57Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:042.06:252.212:160.512:150.47:016:55Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:482.07:092.11:010.612:580.57:026:53Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:341.97:562.01:490.71:440.57:036:52Third Quarter30Mon
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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