Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 21m at 8:30 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 2:13 pm (1.8 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 - Mar 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:091.510:521.33:540.05:030.16:376:01Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:241.65:08-0.16:090.06:366:02Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:001.412:291.76:17-0.27:07-0.16:346:03Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:581.61:251.77:19-0.27:57-0.26:336:04Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:511.72:161.88:15-0.38:43-0.26:326:05Full Moon5Tue
6Wed2:411.83:041.79:06-0.39:26-0.36:306:06Full Moon6Wed
7Thu3:281.93:501.79:55-0.310:07-0.26:296:07Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:131.94:351.610:43-0.210:47-0.26:276:08Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:571.95:191.511:30-0.111:29-0.16:266:09Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:411.87:031.41:170.07:247:10Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:251.77:501.41:120.02:050.17:237:11Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:121.68:411.31:590.12:550.27:217:12Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:041.59:381.32:510.23:480.37:207:13Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:041.410:411.33:480.24:440.37:187:14Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:081.411:431.34:480.35:410.37:177:15Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:071.55:480.36:350.37:157:16Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:381.412:591.56:450.27:230.27:137:17Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:261.51:451.67:370.28:050.27:127:18Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:071.62:251.68:230.18:420.17:107:19New Moon19Tue
20Wed2:451.73:031.79:070.19:160.07:097:20New Moon20Wed
21Thu3:201.83:401.79:470.09:500.07:077:21New Moon21Thu
22Fri3:551.94:161.610:270.010:240.07:067:22New Moon22Fri
23Sat4:311.94:541.611:070.111:010.07:047:23Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:101.95:351.611:480.111:430.07:037:24Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:521.96:201.612:340.17:017:25Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:381.97:111.512:290.11:260.27:007:26Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:311.88:091.51:240.12:260.36:587:27First Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:321.89:181.52:270.23:330.36:567:28First Quarter28Thu
29Fri9:441.710:341.53:370.24:430.36:557:29First Quarter29Fri
30Sat11:021.711:471.64:510.25:490.26:537:29Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:131.86:030.26:490.26:527:30Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 11:21 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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