Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:34 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 19m at 8:01 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Nov 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:141.65:421.811:340.26:335:09Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:041.66:351.812:180.412:300.26:345:08First Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:011.67:331.81:140.41:320.36:355:07First Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:061.68:381.72:140.32:400.36:365:06First Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:151.79:451.73:150.23:480.26:375:05Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:221.810:501.74:140.14:550.16:385:04Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:231.911:491.85:110.05:590.16:395:03Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:182.06:06-0.16:570.06:405:02Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:441.81:102.16:59-0.17:52-0.16:415:01Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:361.82:002.17:50-0.28:43-0.16:435:00Full Moon10Sun
11Mon2:271.82:492.18:39-0.29:33-0.16:444:59Full Moon11Mon
12Tue3:161.73:392.09:28-0.210:210.06:454:58Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:051.74:291.910:17-0.111:100.16:464:57Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:551.65:191.811:070.06:474:57Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:461.56:091.712:000.112:000.06:484:56Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:381.57:001.512:500.212:550.16:494:55Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:331.47:531.51:410.21:510.26:504:54Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:311.48:481.42:310.22:480.26:514:54Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:281.49:441.43:190.23:440.26:524:53Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:221.510:381.44:060.24:390.26:534:53Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:111.511:281.44:520.15:320.26:544:52Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:561.65:370.16:210.16:554:51Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:151.412:371.66:210.07:070.16:574:51Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:571.41:161.77:030.07:500.06:584:50New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:371.41:551.77:44-0.18:300.06:594:50New Moon25Mon
26Tue2:151.42:341.78:24-0.19:090.07:004:49New Moon26Tue
27Wed2:531.43:141.79:05-0.29:490.07:014:49New Moon27Wed
28Thu3:331.43:561.79:48-0.210:300.07:024:49Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:161.44:411.610:34-0.211:15-0.17:034:48Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:031.45:291.611:24-0.17:044:48Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 11:17 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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