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 4h 45m 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 - Oct 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:052.05:262.211:200.411:530.57:046:49Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:421.96:062.211:580.47:056:48Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:231.96:522.112:360.612:430.47:066:46Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:111.87:442.11:260.61:350.47:076:45First Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:061.88:452.02:250.62:370.57:086:43First Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:131.89:552.03:320.63:450.57:096:42First Quarter6Tue
7Wed10:281.811:092.04:420.64:570.47:106:40Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:421.95:480.56:070.47:116:39Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:162.112:462.06:490.47:120.37:116:37Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:152.21:422.17:440.38:110.27:126:36Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:092.22:342.28:340.29:060.17:136:34Full Moon11Sun
12Mon2:592.23:232.39:210.19:570.17:146:33Full Moon12Mon
13Tue3:482.24:112.310:050.110:470.17:156:31Full Moon13Tue
14Wed4:362.14:582.310:490.111:360.27:166:30Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:232.05:452.211:340.27:176:28Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:101.96:332.112:250.312:210.27:186:27Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:591.87:222.01:160.41:100.37:196:26Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:511.78:151.92:090.52:030.47:206:24Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon8:461.79:131.83:030.63:000.47:216:23Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue9:461.610:141.73:590.63:580.57:226:22Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed10:481.611:131.74:530.64:560.57:236:20Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:441.75:440.55:510.47:246:19Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:061.812:351.76:310.46:430.47:256:18Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:531.81:191.87:140.47:320.37:266:17Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:351.81:591.97:530.38:160.37:276:15Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:151.82:351.98:300.28:580.27:286:14New Moon26Mon
27Tue2:511.83:102.09:050.29:370.27:296:13New Moon27Tue
28Wed3:271.83:452.09:400.110:160.27:306:12New Moon28Wed
29Thu4:031.84:222.010:160.110:550.27:316:10New Moon29Thu
30Fri4:411.75:022.010:550.111:360.27:326:09Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat5:221.75:472.011:380.17:346:08Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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