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 51m 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 - Jan 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:421.39:081.02:31-0.33:24-0.17:244:58First Quarter1Mon
2Tue9:441.310:141.03:27-0.34:30-0.17:244:59Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:471.411:191.14:28-0.45:36-0.27:244:59Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:501.45:31-0.46:40-0.37:245:00Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:211.112:501.56:35-0.57:39-0.47:245:01Full Moon5Fri
6Sat1:201.21:481.67:36-0.68:33-0.47:245:02Full Moon6Sat
7Sun2:161.32:441.68:33-0.69:26-0.57:245:03Full Moon7Sun
8Mon3:121.33:391.69:29-0.610:16-0.57:245:04Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:061.34:331.510:24-0.611:07-0.57:245:05Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed5:011.45:261.511:20-0.611:57-0.57:245:06Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:551.46:181.312:18-0.57:245:07Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:491.47:101.212:47-0.41:17-0.47:235:08Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:441.38:041.11:36-0.42:17-0.37:235:09Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:411.39:011.02:27-0.43:16-0.27:235:10Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:381.310:001.03:18-0.34:14-0.27:225:11Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue10:351.210:571.04:11-0.35:11-0.17:225:12Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:291.211:511.05:06-0.36:04-0.17:225:13Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:191.25:59-0.36:53-0.27:215:14Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:391.01:041.36:48-0.37:38-0.27:215:15Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:241.11:471.37:34-0.38:18-0.27:205:16New Moon20Sat
21Sun2:061.12:261.38:15-0.38:54-0.27:205:17New Moon21Sun
22Mon2:441.13:031.38:53-0.49:28-0.37:195:18New Moon22Mon
23Tue3:201.13:391.39:30-0.410:01-0.37:195:20New Moon23Tue
24Wed3:541.24:131.310:06-0.310:32-0.37:185:21Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:281.24:471.310:44-0.311:04-0.37:175:22Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:031.25:221.211:24-0.311:39-0.37:175:23Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:411.36:011.212:08-0.27:165:24Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:241.36:451.112:18-0.312:57-0.27:155:25First Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:121.37:361.11:04-0.31:52-0.17:145:26First Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:071.38:381.01:57-0.32:54-0.17:145:27First Quarter30Tue
31Wed9:121.39:481.02:57-0.34:04-0.17:135:29Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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