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 1h 26m 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 - Feb 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:131.411:431.24:57-0.35:57-0.27:125:30Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:171.56:04-0.46:59-0.37:115:31Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:451.31:161.67:07-0.57:55-0.47:105:32New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:431.42:121.78:06-0.68:48-0.57:095:33New Moon4Tue
5Wed2:381.53:061.79:01-0.69:37-0.57:085:34New Moon5Wed
6Thu3:311.53:591.79:55-0.610:26-0.57:075:35Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:231.64:501.610:49-0.511:14-0.57:065:37Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:151.65:411.511:44-0.57:055:38Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:071.66:331.412:02-0.412:41-0.47:045:39Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:591.57:251.312:51-0.31:38-0.27:035:40First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:531.48:211.21:42-0.32:36-0.17:025:41First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:511.49:201.12:35-0.23:35-0.17:015:42First Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:511.310:201.13:30-0.14:330.07:005:43First Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:511.311:171.24:27-0.15:290.06:585:44Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:451.35:24-0.16:210.06:575:45Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:091.212:341.46:17-0.17:070.06:565:47Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:571.31:181.47:05-0.27:49-0.16:555:48Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:401.31:581.57:48-0.28:27-0.16:545:49Full Moon18Tue
19Wed2:191.42:361.58:28-0.29:01-0.16:525:50Full Moon19Wed
20Thu2:561.43:111.59:06-0.29:33-0.26:515:51Full Moon20Thu
21Fri3:301.43:451.59:42-0.210:03-0.26:505:52Full Moon21Fri
22Sat4:021.54:181.510:19-0.210:34-0.26:485:53Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:361.54:521.410:57-0.111:08-0.16:475:54Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:121.55:301.411:38-0.111:46-0.16:465:55Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:521.66:121.312:230.06:445:56Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:381.67:001.312:30-0.11:140.06:435:57Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:301.67:571.31:22-0.12:120.16:425:58Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:321.59:051.32:22-0.13:190.16:405:59Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:421.510:201.33:30-0.14:300.16:396:00Waning Crescent29Sat
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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