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 2h 33m 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 - Jan 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:391.310:021.03:25-0.34:14-0.27:244:58Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:401.311:041.14:22-0.35:18-0.27:244:59Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:391.45:22-0.46:19-0.37:244:59Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:041.112:351.56:22-0.57:17-0.47:245:00Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:011.21:301.67:20-0.68:12-0.47:245:01New Moon5Sun
6Mon1:561.32:251.68:16-0.69:05-0.57:245:02New Moon6Mon
7Tue2:511.33:191.69:11-0.79:56-0.57:245:03New Moon7Tue
8Wed3:461.44:141.610:06-0.710:48-0.57:245:04Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:411.45:091.511:03-0.611:41-0.57:245:05Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:371.46:041.512:02-0.57:245:06Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:331.36:591.312:34-0.51:02-0.57:245:07First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:311.37:571.21:28-0.42:05-0.47:235:08First Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:311.38:561.12:21-0.43:07-0.37:235:09First Quarter13Mon
14Tue9:311.39:561.13:14-0.44:08-0.37:235:10First Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:301.310:531.14:08-0.35:07-0.27:225:11Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:261.311:471.15:02-0.36:02-0.27:225:12Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:161.35:55-0.36:53-0.27:225:13Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:361.11:011.36:45-0.37:38-0.27:215:14Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:211.11:431.37:30-0.48:19-0.37:215:15Full Moon19Sun
20Mon2:041.22:231.38:12-0.48:56-0.37:205:16Full Moon20Mon
21Tue2:441.23:001.38:50-0.49:31-0.37:205:17Full Moon21Tue
22Wed3:211.23:361.39:26-0.410:04-0.37:195:18Full Moon22Wed
23Thu3:571.24:101.310:02-0.410:36-0.37:195:20Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:311.24:451.310:39-0.311:08-0.37:185:21Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:051.25:201.311:18-0.311:42-0.37:175:22Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:411.25:571.212:00-0.27:175:23Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:221.26:381.212:19-0.312:46-0.27:165:24Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:071.37:261.11:02-0.31:38-0.17:155:25Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:001.38:221.11:51-0.32:36-0.17:145:26Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:001.39:261.12:47-0.33:41-0.17:145:27Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri10:061.410:361.13:49-0.34:49-0.17:135:29Waning Crescent31Fri
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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