Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 50m at 2:33 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:491.42:101.67:57-0.28:48-0.17:054:48Full Moon1Fri
2Sat2:301.42:471.68:36-0.29:24-0.17:064:48Full Moon2Sat
3Sun3:091.33:241.59:13-0.210:000.07:074:47Full Moon3Sun
4Mon3:481.34:011.59:49-0.210:350.07:084:47Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:251.34:381.510:26-0.111:110.07:094:47Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:031.25:161.411:05-0.111:480.07:104:47Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:411.25:551.411:47-0.17:114:47Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:221.26:361.312:270.012:340.07:114:47Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:071.27:211.31:090.01:260.07:124:47Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:571.38:121.21:53-0.12:220.07:134:47Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:511.39:081.22:40-0.13:210.07:144:47Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:491.410:081.23:32-0.24:22-0.17:154:48Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:471.511:091.24:27-0.25:24-0.17:154:48Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:441.65:25-0.36:24-0.27:164:48Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:071.212:391.66:23-0.47:21-0.37:174:48New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:031.31:331.77:21-0.58:16-0.37:184:49New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:581.32:281.78:17-0.59:09-0.47:184:49New Moon17Sun
18Mon2:531.33:231.79:13-0.510:02-0.47:194:49New Moon18Mon
19Tue3:491.44:191.610:09-0.510:55-0.47:194:50Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:461.45:151.611:07-0.511:49-0.47:204:50Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:441.36:111.512:08-0.47:204:51Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:421.37:081.312:43-0.41:11-0.37:214:51First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:421.38:061.21:37-0.32:14-0.37:214:52First Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:431.39:061.12:30-0.33:17-0.27:224:52First Quarter24Sun
25Mon9:431.310:051.13:23-0.34:19-0.27:224:53First Quarter25Mon
26Tue10:411.311:021.04:16-0.35:17-0.27:234:53Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:341.311:541.15:09-0.36:12-0.27:234:54Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:231.36:00-0.37:01-0.27:234:55Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:421.11:071.36:49-0.37:45-0.27:244:55Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:271.11:491.37:34-0.38:25-0.27:244:56Full Moon30Sat
31Sun2:091.12:281.38:15-0.48:59-0.27:244:57Full Moon31Sun
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 5:42 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 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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