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 3h 05m 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 - Feb 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:571.33:151.49:13-0.49:35-0.37:135:29New Moon1Tue
2Wed3:311.33:501.49:52-0.410:08-0.47:125:31Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:061.44:261.410:30-0.310:43-0.47:115:32Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:441.45:051.311:11-0.311:22-0.47:105:33Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:241.45:481.311:56-0.27:095:34Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:101.56:351.312:06-0.412:47-0.27:085:35First Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:011.47:301.212:56-0.31:44-0.17:075:36First Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:591.48:341.21:54-0.32:49-0.17:065:37First Quarter8Tue
9Wed9:061.49:471.22:58-0.33:59-0.17:055:38First Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:191.410:591.34:07-0.35:09-0.27:045:40Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:291.55:17-0.36:14-0.27:035:41Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:041.412:321.66:24-0.47:12-0.37:025:42Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:031.51:291.67:24-0.58:04-0.47:005:43Full Moon13Sun
14Mon1:561.62:211.68:20-0.58:52-0.46:595:44Full Moon14Mon
15Tue2:471.63:111.69:11-0.59:37-0.46:585:45Full Moon15Tue
16Wed3:351.73:581.610:01-0.510:20-0.46:575:46Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:221.74:441.510:49-0.411:02-0.46:565:47Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:081.65:291.411:37-0.311:46-0.36:545:48Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:531.66:141.312:25-0.26:535:49Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:381.57:011.312:30-0.21:13-0.16:525:51Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:261.47:521.21:17-0.12:040.06:515:52Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:181.48:481.22:080.02:560.16:495:53Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:161.39:491.23:020.03:510.16:485:54Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:161.310:481.23:580.04:470.16:475:55Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:131.311:421.34:560.05:400.16:455:56Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:041.45:510.06:280.06:445:57Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:291.312:501.56:41-0.17:110.06:435:58Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:121.41:311.57:28-0.17:50-0.16:415:59New Moon28Mon
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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