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 25m 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 - Feb 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:221.49:531.13:04-0.34:07-0.27:115:31First Quarter1Mon
2Tue10:271.410:561.14:04-0.35:10-0.27:105:32Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:281.411:531.15:05-0.36:09-0.17:095:33Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:241.46:04-0.37:02-0.27:085:34Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:451.21:131.46:58-0.37:48-0.27:075:35Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:321.21:571.47:46-0.38:29-0.27:065:36Full Moon6Sat
7Sun2:161.32:371.48:29-0.39:06-0.27:055:37Full Moon7Sun
8Mon2:561.33:141.49:07-0.39:40-0.27:045:39Full Moon8Mon
9Tue3:341.33:491.49:44-0.310:11-0.27:035:40Full Moon9Tue
10Wed4:101.34:231.410:19-0.210:42-0.27:025:41Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:431.34:571.310:55-0.211:12-0.27:015:42Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:161.35:311.311:32-0.111:45-0.17:005:43Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:511.46:081.212:13-0.16:595:44Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:291.46:481.212:22-0.112:570.06:585:45Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:121.47:341.11:04-0.11:470.06:565:46Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:041.48:291.11:53-0.12:440.16:555:47Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:051.49:341.12:50-0.13:470.16:545:48Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu10:121.410:431.23:55-0.14:540.06:535:50Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:191.511:481.35:03-0.15:590.06:515:51Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:211.66:09-0.26:57-0.16:505:52Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:471.41:171.77:10-0.37:50-0.26:495:53New Moon21Sun
22Mon1:421.52:101.78:07-0.48:40-0.36:475:54New Moon22Mon
23Tue2:341.73:011.89:01-0.49:27-0.46:465:55New Moon23Tue
24Wed3:251.83:521.89:54-0.510:14-0.46:455:56Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:161.84:431.710:47-0.411:01-0.46:435:57Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:071.85:351.611:42-0.311:50-0.36:425:58Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:581.86:281.512:39-0.26:415:59Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:521.77:241.412:42-0.21:39-0.16:396:00First Quarter28Sun
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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