Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 9:00 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 20m at 2:55 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jul 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:542.13:121.79:330.59:190.35:488:35Full Moon1Mon
2Tue3:342.13:541.710:110.59:580.45:498:35Full Moon2Tue
3Wed4:122.14:341.710:470.510:350.45:498:34Full Moon3Wed
4Thu4:492.15:131.711:220.511:120.45:508:34Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:252.05:501.711:560.511:500.55:518:34Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:012.06:271.812:300.45:518:34Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:372.07:051.812:310.51:050.45:528:33Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:141.97:461.81:160.61:410.45:528:33Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:551.88:311.92:050.62:220.45:538:33Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:411.89:222.02:580.73:070.45:548:32Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu9:351.710:182.03:570.73:570.45:548:32Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri10:361.711:192.14:590.74:530.35:558:31Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:401.76:050.65:540.35:568:31Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:202.212:441.87:100.66:570.35:568:31Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:202.21:451.88:100.58:000.25:578:30New Moon15Mon
16Tue2:182.32:441.99:070.48:590.25:588:29New Moon16Tue
17Wed3:142.33:422.010:000.39:570.15:598:29New Moon17Wed
18Thu4:082.44:382.010:510.210:530.25:598:28Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:022.35:352.111:410.211:500.26:008:28Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:552.36:302.112:310.26:018:27Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:482.27:262.212:490.31:210.26:028:26Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:412.18:212.21:490.42:110.36:038:25First Quarter22Mon
23Tue8:351.99:192.12:510.53:020.36:038:25First Quarter23Tue
24Wed9:321.810:172.13:520.53:540.46:048:24First Quarter24Wed
25Thu10:321.811:162.14:530.64:470.46:058:23First Quarter25Thu
26Fri11:311.75:520.65:420.46:068:22Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:122.112:271.76:480.76:360.56:078:21Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:032.11:191.87:400.67:280.46:088:20Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:502.12:061.88:260.68:150.46:088:19Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:332.12:501.89:070.68:580.46:098:18Full Moon30Tue
31Wed3:122.23:311.99:440.59:370.46:108:17Full Moon31Wed
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 5:57 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 99% 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 (99% 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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