Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 36m at 9:40 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:52 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Mar 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:021.77:311.312:50-0.21:480.06:386:01Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:001.68:311.21:46-0.12:470.16:366:02Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:031.59:361.22:470.03:480.26:356:03Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:101.410:411.33:500.14:480.26:336:04Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:131.411:391.34:530.15:440.26:326:05Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:061.45:520.16:330.26:306:06Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:291.412:521.56:440.17:160.16:296:07Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:141.51:321.57:300.07:540.06:276:08New Moon8Sat
9Sun1:541.53:101.69:110.09:270.07:267:09New Moon9Sun
10Mon3:301.63:461.69:490.09:570.07:247:10New Moon10Mon
11Tue4:021.64:201.610:250.010:270.07:237:11New Moon11Tue
12Wed4:331.74:531.511:000.010:560.07:217:12New Moon12Wed
13Thu5:031.75:261.511:350.111:280.07:207:13Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:361.76:011.412:110.17:187:14Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:131.76:391.412:040.012:500.27:177:15Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:551.77:231.412:460.11:360.27:157:16First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:441.78:161.41:360.12:300.37:147:17First Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:411.69:201.42:340.13:340.37:127:18First Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:491.610:341.43:410.24:430.37:117:19First Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:041.611:471.54:540.15:510.27:097:20Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:141.76:060.16:530.17:087:21Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:521.71:161.87:130.07:480.07:067:22Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:481.92:111.88:14-0.18:38-0.17:057:23Full Moon23Sun
24Mon2:402.03:031.99:09-0.29:25-0.27:037:24Full Moon24Mon
25Tue3:302.13:531.910:02-0.210:10-0.27:017:25Full Moon25Tue
26Wed4:172.24:421.810:53-0.210:55-0.17:007:25Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:052.25:311.711:43-0.111:40-0.16:587:26Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:522.16:201.612:330.06:577:27Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:412.07:101.612:280.01:250.26:557:28Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:321.98:031.51:200.12:190.36:547:29Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon8:271.79:021.52:160.23:150.46:527:30Third Quarter31Mon
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 12:46 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 100% 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 (100% 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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