Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 8:30 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 48m at 1:55 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Dec 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:381.28:041.31:450.12:030.17:054:47First Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:331.38:581.32:320.03:020.17:064:47First Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:311.49:561.33:220.04:030.07:074:47Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:281.510:531.34:13-0.15:040.07:084:47Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:231.611:481.35:05-0.26:02-0.17:094:47Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:151.75:59-0.36:59-0.27:104:47Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:411.41:061.76:54-0.47:52-0.37:114:47Full Moon7Thu
8Fri1:341.41:581.87:47-0.58:44-0.37:124:47Full Moon8Fri
9Sat2:261.42:511.88:41-0.59:37-0.37:124:47Full Moon9Sat
10Sun3:201.43:461.79:35-0.510:30-0.37:134:47Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:161.44:431.710:32-0.511:26-0.37:144:47Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:141.45:411.611:31-0.47:154:47Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:141.36:401.512:24-0.312:34-0.37:154:48Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:151.37:411.41:22-0.21:40-0.37:164:48Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:191.38:431.32:18-0.22:45-0.27:174:48Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:221.39:451.23:12-0.23:49-0.27:174:49Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:221.410:431.14:05-0.24:51-0.27:184:49Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:161.411:361.14:57-0.35:48-0.27:194:49Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:061.45:47-0.36:40-0.27:194:50Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:251.112:511.46:34-0.37:26-0.27:204:50Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:101.11:331.47:19-0.38:08-0.27:204:51New Moon21Thu
22Fri1:521.22:121.48:01-0.38:46-0.27:214:51New Moon22Fri
23Sat2:321.22:501.48:40-0.39:22-0.27:214:52New Moon23Sat
24Sun3:101.13:281.49:16-0.39:57-0.27:224:52New Moon24Sun
25Mon3:471.14:041.49:53-0.310:32-0.27:224:53Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:231.14:411.310:29-0.311:06-0.27:224:53Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:591.15:181.311:08-0.311:42-0.27:234:54Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:361.15:561.311:50-0.27:234:55Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:151.16:361.212:20-0.212:36-0.27:234:56First Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:001.27:211.11:01-0.21:28-0.27:244:56First Quarter30Sat
31Sun7:501.28:091.11:45-0.32:24-0.17:244:57First Quarter31Sun
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 5:12 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 Full Moon (96% 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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