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 5h 55m 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 - May 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:522.34:221.910:380.110:330.06:117:58New Moon1Sun
2Mon4:412.35:141.911:270.111:250.16:107:59Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:322.26:091.912:210.26:098:00Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:272.27:081.912:220.11:180.26:088:01Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:252.18:101.91:230.22:170.26:068:02First Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:272.09:161.92:290.33:170.26:058:03First Quarter6Fri
7Sat9:321.910:221.93:360.34:160.26:048:03First Quarter7Sat
8Sun10:391.911:242.04:430.35:120.26:038:04Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:421.85:470.36:070.26:028:05Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:212.112:391.86:480.36:580.26:018:06Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:132.11:301.87:440.37:460.26:008:07Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:002.22:171.88:340.38:310.25:598:08Full Moon12Thu
13Fri2:432.23:011.89:190.39:120.25:588:09Full Moon13Fri
14Sat3:232.23:431.810:000.39:520.25:578:10Full Moon14Sat
15Sun4:022.14:241.810:390.310:290.35:568:11Full Moon15Sun
16Mon4:392.15:041.811:150.311:060.35:568:12Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:162.05:441.711:510.411:440.45:558:12Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:542.06:241.712:280.45:548:13Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:321.97:051.712:240.41:070.45:538:14Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:131.97:481.71:080.51:480.45:528:15Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:561.88:341.71:560.52:310.45:528:16Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:441.89:251.82:490.53:160.45:518:17Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:361.810:191.83:460.64:040.45:508:18Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue10:331.711:151.94:460.54:550.35:508:18Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:311.75:470.55:470.35:498:19Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:092.012:281.86:460.46:410.25:498:20Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:012.11:231.87:430.47:360.15:488:21Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:512.22:161.98:370.38:300.15:478:21New Moon28Sat
29Sun2:422.33:101.99:300.29:230.05:478:22New Moon29Sun
30Mon3:332.34:041.910:210.210:170.05:468:23New Moon30Mon
31Tue4:262.35:002.011:130.111:130.15:468:24Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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