Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 11m at 4:23 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:04 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Aug 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:351.85:580.65:510.36:098:18Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:152.212:431.97:060.66:580.36:108:17Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:182.31:462.08:080.58:010.26:118:16New Moon3Sat
4Sun2:182.42:442.09:040.49:010.26:128:15New Moon4Sun
5Mon3:142.43:402.19:560.39:570.26:138:14New Moon5Mon
6Tue4:072.44:352.110:450.310:510.26:148:13New Moon6Tue
7Wed4:592.45:282.211:330.311:460.36:158:11Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:482.36:202.212:190.36:158:10Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:372.27:112.212:400.41:050.36:168:09Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:252.08:032.21:360.51:520.46:178:08First Quarter10Sat
11Sun8:151.98:552.12:320.62:390.56:188:07First Quarter11Sun
12Mon9:081.89:512.13:290.73:290.56:198:06First Quarter12Mon
13Tue10:051.810:482.04:250.84:210.66:208:04First Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:041.811:442.05:220.85:140.66:218:03Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:021.86:170.86:080.66:228:02Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:362.112:541.87:090.77:000.66:238:01Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:242.11:421.97:560.77:480.56:237:59Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:072.22:251.98:390.68:320.56:247:58Full Moon18Sun
19Mon2:472.23:051.99:170.69:130.56:257:57Full Moon19Mon
20Tue3:252.23:422.09:520.59:520.56:267:55Full Moon20Tue
21Wed4:002.24:172.010:240.510:310.56:277:54Full Moon21Wed
22Thu4:342.24:522.110:560.511:100.56:287:53Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:092.25:292.111:290.411:500.66:297:51Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:452.16:092.212:050.46:307:50Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:252.16:522.212:340.612:460.46:307:48Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:102.07:412.21:230.71:320.46:317:47Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue8:012.08:362.22:190.72:250.56:327:45Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed9:011.99:412.23:230.73:260.56:337:44Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu10:111.910:532.24:340.84:330.56:347:43Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:261.95:460.75:440.56:357:41Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:062.212:362.06:540.66:520.46:367:40Waning Crescent31Sat
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 7:13 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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