Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 31m at 7:32 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:55 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Mar 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:501.31:141.57:04-0.17:380.06:386:01Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:321.51:551.67:51-0.18:17-0.16:376:02New Moon2Thu
3Fri2:131.62:351.68:36-0.28:54-0.26:366:03New Moon3Fri
4Sat2:531.73:151.69:20-0.29:32-0.26:346:04New Moon4Sat
5Sun3:341.83:561.610:04-0.210:11-0.26:336:05Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:171.84:411.610:50-0.210:54-0.26:316:06Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:011.85:281.511:40-0.111:41-0.26:306:07Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:491.86:201.512:350.06:286:08Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:421.87:181.412:34-0.11:360.16:276:09First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:431.78:261.41:350.02:430.16:256:10First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:541.69:411.42:430.03:540.26:246:11First Quarter11Sat
12Sun11:131.611:541.44:550.16:030.17:227:12Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:251.66:070.07:050.17:217:13Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:571.51:271.77:130.07:590.07:197:14Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:521.62:191.78:12-0.18:470.07:187:15Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:421.73:051.79:04-0.19:28-0.17:167:15Full Moon16Thu
17Fri3:271.83:471.79:51-0.110:06-0.17:157:16Full Moon17Fri
18Sat4:081.94:271.710:34-0.110:41-0.17:137:17Full Moon18Sat
19Sun4:471.95:051.611:140.011:150.07:127:18Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:241.85:431.611:530.111:480.17:107:19Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:001.86:211.512:300.17:087:20Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:361.77:011.512:240.11:090.27:077:21Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:141.77:431.41:020.21:500.37:057:22Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:571.68:301.41:460.32:360.47:047:23Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:471.69:241.32:360.33:290.47:027:24Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:461.510:261.33:330.34:270.47:017:25Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon10:511.611:281.44:340.35:250.46:597:26Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue11:531.65:370.36:200.36:587:27Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:241.512:471.76:380.27:090.36:567:28Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:131.71:351.77:340.27:540.16:557:29Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:581.82:191.88:250.18:370.06:537:30New Moon31Fri
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 10:43 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 92% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (92% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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