Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 5:51 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 06m at 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 - Apr 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:211.81:471.97:480.08:140.06:507:31Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:152.02:401.98:45-0.19:020.06:497:32New Moon2Thu
3Fri3:052.13:291.99:37-0.19:47-0.16:477:33New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:522.14:171.910:27-0.110:29-0.16:467:34New Moon4Sat
5Sun4:372.15:031.811:150.011:110.06:447:35Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:212.15:491.812:010.16:437:36Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:052.06:341.712:480.26:417:37Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:491.97:211.612:370.21:350.36:407:38Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:341.88:111.61:240.32:240.46:387:39First Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:231.79:061.52:150.43:150.46:377:40First Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:181.710:051.53:100.44:070.56:367:41First Quarter11Sat
12Sun10:181.611:051.64:080.55:000.56:347:42First Quarter12Sun
13Mon11:191.65:060.55:520.46:337:43Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:001.612:141.76:040.46:400.46:317:43Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:491.71:031.76:580.47:240.36:307:44Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:331.81:471.77:480.38:040.36:287:45Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:121.92:271.88:340.38:410.26:277:46Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:492.03:051.89:170.29:180.26:267:47Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:252.13:441.89:580.29:540.16:247:48Full Moon19Sun
20Mon4:032.14:231.810:390.210:330.16:237:49Full Moon20Mon
21Tue4:422.15:061.811:210.211:160.26:227:50Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:252.15:521.712:060.26:207:51Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:122.16:421.712:030.212:560.36:197:52Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:042.07:391.712:570.21:530.36:187:53Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:022.08:431.71:590.32:550.36:167:54Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:071.99:551.73:070.33:590.36:157:55Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon10:191.911:061.84:180.35:020.36:147:56Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue11:291.95:280.36:020.26:137:57Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:101.912:321.96:350.36:570.26:127:58Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:072.01:281.97:360.27:480.16:107:59Waning Crescent30Thu
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 2:47 pm — 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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