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 3h 35m 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 - Nov 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:081.75:361.912:220.311:27 AM0.16:355:07Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:001.66:311.812:150.312:240.26:365:06First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:591.67:331.81:160.31:290.26:375:05First Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:071.68:421.82:210.32:390.26:385:04First Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:211.69:541.73:260.23:500.26:395:03First Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:311.710:591.84:280.24:580.16:405:02Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:321.811:581.85:260.16:020.06:415:01Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:271.96:200.07:00-0.16:425:00Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:511.81:172.07:09-0.17:53-0.16:434:59Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:411.82:042.07:56-0.28:43-0.16:444:58Full Moon10Tue
11Wed2:281.72:502.08:41-0.29:30-0.16:454:58Full Moon11Wed
12Thu3:141.73:342.09:24-0.210:150.06:464:57Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:591.64:191.910:08-0.111:000.16:484:56Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:441.65:041.810:520.011:450.16:494:55Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:301.55:491.611:380.06:504:54Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:181.46:361.512:310.212:270.16:514:54Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:091.47:261.51:200.21:190.26:524:53Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:031.38:211.42:100.22:140.26:534:52Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:001.39:181.42:590.23:100.26:544:52Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:571.410:141.43:480.24:060.26:554:51Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:491.411:051.44:350.15:010.16:564:51Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:351.511:521.45:210.15:540.16:574:50Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:181.66:040.06:430.06:584:50Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:361.412:581.76:46-0.17:290.06:594:49New Moon24Tue
25Wed1:161.41:371.77:28-0.28:12-0.17:004:49New Moon25Wed
26Thu1:561.42:181.78:09-0.28:54-0.17:014:49New Moon26Thu
27Fri2:371.43:001.88:52-0.39:37-0.17:024:48New Moon27Fri
28Sat3:211.43:451.79:37-0.310:22-0.17:034:48Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:071.44:341.710:26-0.311:12-0.17:044:48Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:581.45:261.611:19-0.27:054:48Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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