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 4m 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 - Aug 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:252.16:592.112:260.412:550.36:108:17Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:122.07:492.11:200.51:400.46:118:16First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:591.98:402.12:150.62:250.46:128:15First Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:491.89:322.03:100.73:110.56:138:14First Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:431.810:272.04:050.74:000.56:148:13First Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:411.711:232.05:000.84:520.66:158:12Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:391.75:550.85:450.66:168:11Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:162.012:341.86:490.86:380.66:168:10Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:062.11:241.87:390.77:280.56:178:09Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:512.12:091.88:240.78:140.56:188:07Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:332.22:501.99:040.68:570.46:198:06Full Moon11Fri
12Sat3:122.23:281.99:410.59:380.46:208:05Full Moon12Sat
13Sun3:482.24:052.010:150.510:180.46:218:04Full Moon13Sun
14Mon4:242.24:422.110:480.410:580.56:228:02Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:592.25:212.111:220.411:400.56:238:01Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:372.26:012.211:580.46:238:00Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:172.16:452.212:250.612:390.46:247:59Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:022.07:342.21:150.61:240.46:257:57Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:522.08:282.22:110.72:160.46:267:56Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:511.99:302.23:140.73:150.46:277:54Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:591.910:422.24:230.74:210.56:287:53Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue11:131.911:552.25:350.75:300.56:297:52Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:241.96:450.76:390.46:307:50Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:012.31:272.07:460.67:440.46:307:49Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:002.32:242.18:410.58:420.36:317:47New Moon25Fri
26Sat2:532.43:162.29:290.49:360.36:327:46New Moon26Sat
27Sun3:422.44:062.210:130.410:260.36:337:45New Moon27Sun
28Mon4:282.34:532.310:550.411:140.46:347:43Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:112.25:392.311:350.46:357:42Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:542.16:232.212:010.512:140.46:367:40Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:362.07:072.212:480.612:540.56:377:39Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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