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 3h 44m 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 - Dec 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:361.28:541.32:350.12:540.17:054:47Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:321.39:511.33:240.03:530.07:064:47Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:281.410:471.34:15-0.14:520.07:074:47Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:201.511:401.35:06-0.15:50-0.17:084:47Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:101.65:57-0.26:44-0.27:094:47Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:311.412:591.76:48-0.37:36-0.37:104:47New Moon6Fri
7Sat1:201.41:471.87:39-0.48:27-0.37:114:47New Moon7Sat
8Sun2:101.42:371.88:30-0.59:17-0.47:124:47New Moon8Sun
9Mon3:021.53:291.89:21-0.510:09-0.47:124:47Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:551.44:231.710:15-0.511:02-0.37:134:47Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:511.45:191.711:12-0.411:59-0.37:144:47Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:491.46:181.612:13-0.47:154:47Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:511.47:191.512:58-0.31:18-0.37:154:48First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:551.38:231.41:57-0.32:25-0.37:164:48First Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:011.39:271.32:55-0.33:31-0.27:174:48First Quarter15Sun
16Mon10:051.410:291.23:52-0.34:35-0.27:174:49Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:031.411:251.24:46-0.35:35-0.27:184:49Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:561.45:38-0.36:30-0.37:194:49Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:161.212:441.56:28-0.37:20-0.37:194:50Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:031.21:271.57:14-0.48:04-0.37:204:50Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:471.22:081.57:56-0.48:44-0.37:204:51Full Moon21Sat
22Sun2:281.22:461.48:36-0.49:22-0.37:214:51Full Moon22Sun
23Mon3:081.23:231.49:13-0.49:57-0.37:214:52Full Moon23Mon
24Tue3:461.23:591.49:49-0.310:32-0.27:224:52Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:241.24:351.310:26-0.311:06-0.27:224:53Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:011.15:121.311:03-0.311:42-0.27:224:53Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:381.15:501.311:44-0.27:234:54Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:161.16:301.212:20-0.212:29-0.27:234:55Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:591.17:151.21:01-0.21:18-0.27:234:55Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:471.28:041.11:45-0.22:12-0.27:244:56Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue8:411.29:001.12:33-0.33:11-0.27:244:57Third Quarter31Tue
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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