Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 4:18 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 17m at 10:04 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Dec 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:271.55:531.711:43-0.37:054:48Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:261.46:541.612:39-0.112:45-0.27:064:48Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:281.47:561.41:38-0.11:51-0.17:074:47Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:331.48:591.32:36-0.12:56-0.17:084:47Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:361.410:001.33:31-0.13:59-0.17:094:47Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:351.410:551.24:23-0.14:59-0.17:104:47Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:281.411:451.25:13-0.15:54-0.17:114:47Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:141.55:59-0.26:44-0.17:124:47Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:311.212:571.56:43-0.27:28-0.17:134:47Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:141.31:361.57:24-0.28:09-0.27:134:47New Moon10Mon
11Tue1:551.32:131.58:03-0.28:46-0.27:144:47New Moon11Tue
12Wed2:341.22:501.58:40-0.39:22-0.27:154:48New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:111.23:261.59:15-0.39:57-0.17:164:48New Moon13Thu
14Fri3:471.24:021.49:51-0.210:32-0.17:164:48Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:221.24:401.410:29-0.211:09-0.17:174:48Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:581.15:191.411:09-0.211:48-0.17:184:49Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:371.16:001.311:53-0.27:184:49Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:211.26:451.312:30-0.112:43-0.27:194:49First Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:101.27:341.21:15-0.21:38-0.17:204:50First Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:051.28:301.22:05-0.22:39-0.17:204:50First Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:051.39:321.22:57-0.33:42-0.27:214:51First Quarter21Fri
22Sat10:071.410:351.23:53-0.34:47-0.27:214:51Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:081.511:371.24:51-0.45:52-0.37:224:52Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:061.65:51-0.56:52-0.47:224:52Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:361.31:021.66:50-0.57:50-0.47:224:53Full Moon25Tue
26Wed1:321.31:571.77:47-0.68:44-0.57:234:54Full Moon26Wed
27Thu2:271.32:521.78:42-0.69:36-0.57:234:54Full Moon27Thu
28Fri3:211.33:481.69:37-0.610:29-0.57:234:55Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:161.34:421.510:32-0.611:21-0.47:244:56Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:101.35:361.411:28-0.57:244:56Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:051.36:301.312:13-0.412:26-0.47:244:57Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 1:11 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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