Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 6:09 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 41m at 12:04 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jul 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:512.18:332.01:560.32:300.25:478:35Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:502.09:352.03:010.43:260.25:488:35Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:531.910:382.14:060.44:210.25:488:34Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:561.911:392.15:110.45:160.25:498:34Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:571.86:140.46:110.25:498:34Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:352.212:541.87:140.47:040.25:508:34Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:272.21:461.88:080.47:550.25:508:34Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:142.22:341.88:570.48:430.25:518:33New Moon8Thu
9Fri2:592.23:191.99:410.49:270.35:528:33New Moon9Fri
10Sat3:402.24:031.910:220.410:080.35:528:33New Moon10Sat
11Sun4:202.14:451.811:000.410:480.45:538:32New Moon11Sun
12Mon4:582.15:271.811:360.411:260.45:538:32Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:352.16:071.812:110.45:548:32Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:122.06:461.812:050.512:470.55:558:31Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:502.07:261.812:460.51:230.55:568:31Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:291.98:081.81:310.62:010.55:568:30First Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:111.88:531.92:190.62:420.55:578:30First Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:581.89:431.93:120.73:270.55:588:29First Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:511.710:382.04:090.74:160.45:588:28First Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:501.711:352.15:090.75:090.45:598:28Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:501.86:100.66:060.46:008:27Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:302.112:481.87:090.67:050.36:018:26Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:242.21:441.98:050.58:020.26:028:26Full Moon23Fri
24Sat2:162.32:382.08:580.48:570.26:028:25Full Moon24Sat
25Sun3:082.43:322.09:480.39:520.26:038:24Full Moon25Sun
26Mon4:002.44:262.110:380.210:460.26:048:23Full Moon26Mon
27Tue4:522.45:212.111:280.211:420.26:058:23Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:452.46:172.212:190.26:068:22Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:382.37:132.212:400.31:110.26:078:21Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:342.28:112.21:410.42:040.26:078:20Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat8:312.19:122.22:450.42:590.36:088:19Third Quarter31Sat
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 3:06 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 81% 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 Waxing Gibbous (81% 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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