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 (tomorrow) : 6:56 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 37m at 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 - Jun 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:421.75:490.65:570.45:458:25Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:231.912:321.76:430.56:410.45:458:26Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:062.01:191.77:330.57:240.35:458:27Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:462.02:021.78:200.48:060.35:458:27Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:252.12:441.79:040.48:490.35:448:28Full Moon5Sat
6Sun3:042.13:251.79:460.49:310.25:448:29Full Moon6Sun
7Mon3:452.24:071.710:280.410:150.25:448:29Full Moon7Mon
8Tue4:282.24:521.711:100.311:020.35:448:30Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:132.25:401.811:560.311:520.35:448:30Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:012.16:331.812:440.35:448:31Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:522.17:291.812:480.31:360.35:448:31Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:462.08:281.91:490.42:310.35:438:32Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:452.09:311.92:530.43:250.25:438:32Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon9:471.910:352.04:000.44:200.25:448:32Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:521.911:362.15:070.45:160.25:448:33Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:551.86:120.46:110.25:448:33Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:332.212:541.87:140.37:050.25:448:33Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:262.31:491.88:120.37:580.15:448:34Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:172.32:411.89:040.38:490.25:448:34New Moon19Sat
20Sun3:062.33:301.89:530.39:380.25:448:34New Moon20Sun
21Mon3:532.24:181.810:390.310:240.25:458:34New Moon21Mon
22Tue4:382.25:061.811:230.311:100.35:458:35Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:232.15:521.812:050.45:458:35Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:052.06:391.812:470.45:458:35Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:471.97:261.812:410.51:290.45:468:35Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:301.98:131.71:280.52:100.55:468:35First Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:131.89:011.82:180.62:510.55:478:35First Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:011.89:511.83:100.63:330.55:478:35First Quarter28Mon
29Tue9:521.710:421.84:050.74:160.45:478:35First Quarter29Tue
30Wed10:471.711:321.95:010.75:020.45:488:35Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 3:39 am — 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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