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 4h 04m 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 - Mar 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:501.52:101.68:11-0.28:26-0.16:406:00New Moon1Tue
2Wed2:271.62:471.68:52-0.29:02-0.26:386:01New Moon2Wed
3Thu3:031.73:241.69:32-0.29:38-0.26:376:02New Moon3Thu
4Fri3:401.74:031.610:12-0.210:16-0.26:356:03Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:201.84:451.510:55-0.110:59-0.26:346:04Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:031.85:311.511:42-0.111:46-0.26:336:05Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:511.76:221.512:340.06:316:06First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:441.77:201.412:40-0.11:340.06:306:07First Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:441.78:261.41:41-0.12:390.16:286:08First Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:531.69:401.52:490.03:480.16:276:09First Quarter10Thu
11Fri10:081.610:511.54:000.04:550.06:256:10Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:181.711:541.65:10-0.15:560.06:246:11Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:191.76:15-0.16:52-0.16:226:12Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:501.81:141.77:14-0.27:41-0.26:216:13Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:401.92:031.88:08-0.28:27-0.26:196:14Full Moon15Tue
16Wed2:281.92:501.78:57-0.29:09-0.26:186:15Full Moon16Wed
17Thu3:122.03:341.79:43-0.29:49-0.16:166:16Full Moon17Thu
18Fri3:551.94:171.710:26-0.110:29-0.16:146:17Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:371.94:591.611:090.011:090.06:136:18Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:181.85:411.511:510.111:500.16:116:19Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:591.76:251.512:340.26:106:20Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:421.77:131.412:340.21:200.36:086:21Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:301.68:061.41:230.22:090.36:076:21Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:241.59:041.42:160.33:010.36:056:22Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri9:241.510:041.43:130.33:550.36:046:23Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat10:241.511:001.54:130.34:480.36:026:24Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:191.611:491.65:110.35:380.36:016:25Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:081.66:060.26:240.25:596:26Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:331.712:521.76:570.27:070.15:576:27Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:141.81:341.77:430.17:470.05:566:28New Moon30Wed
31Thu1:531.92:151.88:280.18:280.05:546:29New Moon31Thu
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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