Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 45m at 6:02 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:44 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Oct 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:241.88:471.92:390.72:340.67:036:50Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:201.79:451.93:330.83:290.67:046:49Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:201.710:471.94:280.84:250.67:056:47Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:201.711:451.95:230.75:220.67:066:46Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:131.86:150.76:170.57:076:44Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:362.01:011.97:020.67:090.57:086:43Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:212.01:432.07:450.57:570.47:096:41Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:022.12:232.18:240.48:420.37:106:40New Moon8Tue
9Wed2:402.13:012.19:010.39:250.37:116:38New Moon9Wed
10Thu3:182.13:402.29:380.210:070.37:126:37New Moon10Thu
11Fri3:572.14:202.210:170.210:500.37:136:35New Moon11Fri
12Sat4:392.05:032.210:580.211:360.37:146:34Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:232.05:502.211:430.27:156:32Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:121.96:412.212:250.412:330.27:166:31Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:061.97:382.11:220.41:310.37:166:30First Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:071.88:422.02:250.42:360.37:176:28First Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:171.89:542.03:330.53:460.37:186:27First Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:321.811:072.04:400.44:570.37:196:25Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:421.85:440.46:050.37:206:24Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:132.012:431.96:420.37:070.27:216:23Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:102.01:372.07:350.28:040.17:226:21Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:012.02:252.18:220.18:550.17:236:20Full Moon22Tue
23Wed2:472.03:102.19:060.19:420.17:246:19Full Moon23Wed
24Thu3:312.03:522.19:460.110:260.17:256:17Full Moon24Thu
25Fri4:131.94:322.110:250.111:070.27:266:16Full Moon25Fri
26Sat4:541.85:112.011:020.111:470.37:286:15Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:351.85:511.911:400.27:296:14Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:161.76:311.812:270.412:200.37:306:13Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:591.67:141.81:090.41:040.37:316:11Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:451.68:011.71:550.51:510.47:326:10Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:361.58:531.62:450.52:440.47:336:09Third Quarter31Thu
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 8:53 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 79% 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 (79% 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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