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 : 3:24 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 33m at 9:06 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 - Dec 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:361.36:541.512:480.01:00-0.17:054:48Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:361.47:541.41:420.02:000.07:064:48Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:361.49:001.42:36-0.13:06-0.17:074:47Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:421.510:061.43:36-0.24:12-0.17:074:47Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:421.611:061.44:30-0.25:18-0.27:084:47Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:421.75:24-0.36:24-0.27:094:47Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:061.412:361.86:24-0.47:18-0.37:104:47Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:001.41:301.87:18-0.48:12-0.37:114:47New Moon8Tue
9Wed1:541.42:181.88:06-0.49:00-0.37:124:47New Moon9Wed
10Thu2:421.43:121.79:00-0.49:48-0.37:134:47New Moon10Thu
11Fri3:361.34:001.69:48-0.410:36-0.27:144:47Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:241.34:481.510:36-0.311:24-0.27:144:47Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:121.35:361.411:30-0.37:154:48Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:001.26:241.312:12-0.112:24-0.27:164:48Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:541.27:121.21:00-0.11:18-0.17:174:48First Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:481.28:061.21:42-0.12:120.07:174:48First Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:421.29:001.12:30-0.13:060.07:184:49First Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:361.29:541.13:12-0.14:000.07:184:49First Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:241.210:481.04:00-0.14:540.07:194:49Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:181.211:361.04:48-0.15:480.07:204:50Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:001.35:36-0.26:42-0.17:204:50Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:241.112:421.36:24-0.27:24-0.17:214:51Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:121.11:241.47:12-0.38:06-0.27:214:51Full Moon23Wed
24Thu1:541.12:061.47:54-0.38:48-0.27:224:52Full Moon24Thu
25Fri2:301.12:481.48:36-0.49:30-0.27:224:52Full Moon25Fri
26Sat3:121.13:301.49:24-0.410:12-0.27:224:53Full Moon26Sat
27Sun3:541.24:181.410:06-0.410:54-0.37:234:54Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:421.25:001.410:54-0.411:36-0.37:234:54Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:301.25:481.411:48-0.47:234:55Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:241.36:421.312:24-0.312:48-0.37:244:56Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:181.37:301.21:18-0.41:48-0.37:244:56Third Quarter31Thu
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 12:15 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 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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