Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 27m at 6:16 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:211.21:491.57:42-0.58:24-0.47:135:29New Moon1Tue
2Wed2:111.32:391.68:34-0.59:11-0.47:125:30New Moon2Wed
3Thu3:011.43:281.69:25-0.69:57-0.57:115:31New Moon3Thu
4Fri3:511.54:181.610:16-0.610:44-0.57:105:32Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:431.55:091.611:10-0.511:33-0.57:095:34Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:351.66:011.512:07-0.47:085:35Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:281.56:561.412:25-0.51:07-0.47:075:36First Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:251.57:561.31:18-0.42:09-0.37:065:37First Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:261.59:001.22:15-0.33:14-0.27:055:38First Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:321.410:061.23:15-0.34:19-0.27:045:39First Quarter10Thu
11Fri10:391.411:101.24:17-0.25:22-0.17:035:40Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:411.45:20-0.26:21-0.17:025:41Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:071.212:361.46:19-0.27:13-0.17:015:43Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:581.31:251.47:13-0.37:59-0.27:005:44Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:451.32:091.58:00-0.38:40-0.26:595:45Full Moon15Tue
16Wed2:281.42:481.58:43-0.39:16-0.26:575:46Full Moon16Wed
17Thu3:081.43:251.59:22-0.39:49-0.26:565:47Full Moon17Thu
18Fri3:461.44:011.49:59-0.210:21-0.26:555:48Full Moon18Fri
19Sat4:211.44:361.410:34-0.210:51-0.16:545:49Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:551.45:101.411:10-0.111:23-0.16:525:50Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:291.45:461.311:48-0.111:57-0.16:515:51Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:041.46:231.312:280.06:505:52Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:431.47:051.212:350.01:140.06:485:53Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:281.47:531.21:200.02:050.16:475:54Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:221.48:511.22:120.03:030.16:465:56Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat9:241.49:561.23:100.04:060.16:445:57Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun10:311.511:021.34:150.05:110.16:435:58Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:351.55:22-0.16:110.06:425:59Waning Crescent28Mon
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 9:10 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 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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