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 53m at 5:51 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:22 am (2.0 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 - Sep 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:012.25:222.111:210.511:370.66:387:36Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:342.15:572.111:530.56:397:35Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:092.06:352.212:150.612:280.56:407:33Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:472.07:182.212:580.71:090.56:417:32First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:311.98:082.11:460.71:570.56:417:30First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:231.99:062.12:430.82:530.56:427:28First Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:261.910:132.13:470.83:570.56:437:27First Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:381.911:242.24:570.85:050.56:447:25Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:511.96:060.76:150.46:457:24Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:312.312:572.17:090.67:210.46:467:22Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:312.41:562.28:060.48:210.36:477:21Full Moon11Fri
12Sat2:262.42:502.38:580.39:170.26:477:19Full Moon12Sat
13Sun3:182.43:422.49:460.210:110.26:487:17Full Moon13Sun
14Mon4:082.44:332.410:320.211:030.26:497:16Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:582.35:232.411:180.211:560.36:507:14Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:482.26:132.412:050.36:517:13Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:382.17:042.312:500.412:530.36:527:11Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:292.07:582.21:460.51:440.46:537:10Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:231.98:552.12:440.62:390.56:547:08Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:221.99:572.03:420.73:370.66:547:06Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:241.811:002.04:410.84:360.66:557:05Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue11:251.811:582.05:370.85:340.66:567:03Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:211.96:300.76:280.66:577:02Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:482.01:101.97:170.77:180.56:587:00Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:322.11:542.08:000.68:040.56:596:59Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:122.12:342.08:370.58:450.57:006:57New Moon26Sat
27Sun2:492.13:102.19:110.59:240.47:016:55New Moon27Sun
28Mon3:252.13:442.19:430.410:010.47:016:54New Moon28Mon
29Tue3:582.14:162.210:140.410:380.47:026:52New Moon29Tue
30Wed4:312.04:502.210:460.411:140.57:036:51Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 9:06 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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