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 4h 23m 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 - Apr 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:411.93:031.89:130.09:180.06:527:31New Moon1Sat
2Sun3:242.13:471.810:000.010:00-0.16:507:32New Moon2Sun
3Mon4:082.14:341.810:470.010:44-0.16:487:32New Moon3Mon
4Tue4:542.25:231.811:360.011:320.06:477:33Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:422.16:151.712:280.16:457:34Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:342.17:111.712:240.01:260.26:447:35Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:312.08:131.61:220.12:290.26:427:36First Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:351.99:231.62:280.23:360.36:417:37First Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:491.810:361.63:380.34:420.36:407:38First Quarter9Sun
10Mon11:041.811:441.74:500.35:440.36:387:39Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:111.85:590.36:410.36:377:40Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:441.81:071.87:020.27:320.26:357:41Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:351.91:551.87:580.28:160.26:347:42Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:212.02:391.88:480.28:560.16:327:43Full Moon14Fri
15Sat3:032.13:191.89:320.29:320.16:317:44Full Moon15Sat
16Sun3:412.13:581.710:120.210:060.26:297:45Full Moon16Sun
17Mon4:172.14:361.710:500.210:390.26:287:46Full Moon17Mon
18Tue4:512.05:131.711:250.311:130.36:277:47Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:262.05:511.612:000.36:257:47Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:011.96:301.612:360.46:247:48Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:391.97:101.612:260.41:160.46:237:49Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:211.87:531.51:100.42:010.56:217:50Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:091.88:431.52:000.52:510.56:207:51Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:031.79:411.52:550.53:440.56:197:52Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue10:021.710:421.63:560.54:370.56:177:53Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed11:031.711:411.74:590.55:290.46:167:54Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:001.86:020.46:200.36:157:55Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:341.912:521.87:020.37:090.26:147:56Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:232.11:421.87:580.37:570.16:127:57Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:102.22:321.98:500.28:440.06:117:58New Moon30Sun
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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