Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:28 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 12m at 8:52 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Mar 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:441.66:071.312:190.06:396:00Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:231.56:511.312:100.01:020.16:386:01First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:041.47:391.212:530.01:480.26:376:02First Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:531.48:331.21:410.12:410.26:356:03First Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:511.49:351.22:360.13:390.36:346:04First Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:571.410:361.23:350.24:380.36:326:05Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:591.411:321.34:360.15:340.26:316:06Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:541.55:360.16:240.26:296:07Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:211.412:401.56:310.07:070.16:286:08Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:051.51:231.67:21-0.17:470.06:266:09Full Moon10Fri
11Sat1:461.72:031.68:08-0.18:25-0.16:256:10Full Moon11Sat
12Sun2:271.82:441.78:53-0.19:03-0.26:236:11Full Moon12Sun
13Mon3:081.93:261.79:38-0.19:43-0.26:226:12Full Moon13Mon
14Tue3:511.94:111.610:23-0.110:26-0.26:206:13Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:351.94:591.611:12-0.111:13-0.16:196:14Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:241.95:501.512:050.06:176:15Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:161.96:481.512:070.01:040.16:166:16Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:161.87:531.41:080.02:100.26:146:17Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:251.79:081.42:160.13:190.26:136:18Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:421.710:231.53:290.14:270.26:116:19Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:551.711:291.64:410.15:300.26:106:20Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:571.75:480.16:250.16:086:21Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:261.712:501.76:480.07:130.06:066:22Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:151.81:371.77:410.07:560.06:056:23New Moon24Fri
25Sat2:001.92:191.78:290.08:340.06:036:24New Moon25Sat
26Sun2:411.92:591.79:120.09:100.06:026:24New Moon26Sun
27Mon3:191.93:381.79:520.09:440.06:006:25New Moon27Mon
28Tue3:551.94:171.610:300.110:170.15:596:26Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:301.94:551.611:060.210:520.15:576:27Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:051.85:351.511:430.311:300.25:566:28Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:421.86:161.512:220.35:546:29Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 12:10 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 (46% 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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