Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:23 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 16m at 9:47 pm (2.0 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 - Jun 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:312.17:121.812:230.21:230.35:468:24Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:292.18:151.81:250.32:210.35:458:25First Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:302.09:201.92:320.43:180.35:458:26First Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:341.910:242.03:390.44:130.25:458:26First Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:381.911:252.04:460.45:070.25:448:27First Quarter5Thu
6Fri11:401.85:510.45:590.25:448:27Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:202.112:361.86:520.36:500.25:448:28Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:112.21:291.87:490.37:390.25:448:29Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:592.22:171.88:400.38:260.25:438:29Full Moon9Mon
10Tue2:432.23:031.89:260.39:110.25:438:30Full Moon10Tue
11Wed3:262.23:471.710:080.39:530.35:438:30Full Moon11Wed
12Thu4:072.14:301.710:480.410:330.35:438:31Full Moon12Thu
13Fri4:472.15:121.711:260.411:130.45:438:31Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:272.05:541.712:040.45:438:32Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:062.06:361.712:420.55:438:32Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:461.97:191.712:350.51:210.55:438:32Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:271.98:031.71:210.62:010.55:438:33Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:101.88:491.72:100.62:420.45:438:33Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:561.89:381.83:040.63:240.45:438:33Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:471.710:301.94:000.64:090.45:448:34Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:421.711:231.94:590.64:560.45:448:34Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:381.75:590.65:470.35:448:34Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:142.012:341.76:570.56:410.35:448:34Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:052.11:271.77:530.57:360.25:458:34Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:562.22:201.88:460.48:310.25:458:35New Moon25Wed
26Thu2:472.33:131.89:370.39:250.15:458:35New Moon26Thu
27Fri3:392.34:081.910:280.310:200.15:468:35New Moon27Fri
28Sat4:322.35:041.911:190.311:160.25:468:35Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:262.36:021.912:110.25:468:35Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:212.27:002.012:140.21:050.25:478:35Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 1:05 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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