Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:42 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 7:14 pm (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Dec 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:141.41:361.67:26-0.28:09-0.17:054:48New Moon1Wed
2Thu1:551.42:151.68:06-0.28:47-0.17:064:48New Moon2Thu
3Fri2:351.42:521.68:43-0.29:22-0.17:074:47New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:121.33:281.59:19-0.29:57-0.17:084:47New Moon4Sat
5Sun3:491.34:041.59:55-0.210:31-0.17:094:47Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:241.34:401.510:31-0.211:06-0.17:104:47Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:001.35:171.411:10-0.111:43-0.17:114:47Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:371.35:571.411:53-0.17:124:47Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:181.36:391.312:22-0.112:41-0.17:124:47First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:051.37:271.31:06-0.11:35-0.17:134:47First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:571.38:211.21:54-0.22:33-0.17:144:47First Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:551.49:221.22:47-0.23:35-0.17:154:48First Quarter12Sun
13Mon9:571.510:261.23:43-0.34:39-0.17:154:48Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:591.511:291.34:43-0.35:43-0.27:164:48Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:581.65:44-0.46:44-0.37:174:48Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:281.312:551.76:44-0.57:42-0.47:184:49Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:251.41:511.77:42-0.68:36-0.47:184:49Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:201.42:461.78:38-0.69:28-0.57:194:49Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:161.43:411.79:33-0.610:20-0.57:194:50Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:111.54:351.610:29-0.611:12-0.47:204:50Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:061.45:301.511:26-0.57:204:51Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:021.46:241.412:05-0.412:25-0.47:214:51Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:581.47:191.312:58-0.41:26-0.37:214:52Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:561.38:171.21:51-0.32:26-0.27:224:52Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:551.39:161.12:43-0.33:26-0.27:224:53Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:531.310:141.13:36-0.34:25-0.27:234:53Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:491.311:101.14:29-0.35:21-0.17:234:54Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:411.35:21-0.36:13-0.27:234:55Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:011.112:281.36:11-0.37:00-0.27:244:55Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:481.11:111.36:58-0.37:43-0.27:244:56Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:311.11:511.47:41-0.48:20-0.37:244:57New Moon31Fri
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 10:28 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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