Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 37m at 1:02 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:012.36:392.112:400.15:478:35Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:562.27:362.112:570.21:330.15:488:35Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:502.08:332.11:580.32:260.25:488:34First Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:471.99:322.13:000.43:190.25:498:34First Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:451.810:312.14:010.54:110.35:498:34First Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:441.811:282.15:010.55:040.35:508:34Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:421.75:590.55:560.35:508:34Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:212.112:351.86:530.56:470.35:518:33Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:102.11:251.87:440.57:360.35:528:33Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:542.12:111.88:290.58:210.35:528:33Full Moon10Sun
11Mon2:362.12:551.89:100.59:020.35:538:32Full Moon11Mon
12Tue3:142.13:351.89:470.49:410.45:548:32Full Moon12Tue
13Wed3:512.14:131.810:220.410:180.45:548:32Full Moon13Wed
14Thu4:272.14:491.910:560.410:550.45:558:31Full Moon14Thu
15Fri5:022.15:241.911:280.411:320.45:568:31Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:362.15:591.912:010.45:568:30Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:122.06:371.912:120.512:360.45:578:30Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:502.07:192.012:550.51:150.45:588:29Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:321.98:052.01:430.61:590.35:598:28Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:201.98:592.02:360.62:490.35:598:28Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:161.89:592.13:360.63:440.36:008:27Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:211.811:042.14:410.64:450.36:018:26Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:291.95:490.65:490.36:028:26Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:092.212:361.96:560.56:540.26:038:25Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:112.31:392.07:570.47:570.26:038:24New Moon25Mon
26Tue2:092.42:372.18:530.38:560.16:048:23New Moon26Tue
27Wed3:042.43:332.29:460.29:520.16:058:22New Moon27Wed
28Thu3:582.44:282.210:350.210:470.16:068:22New Moon28Thu
29Fri4:502.45:212.211:240.211:420.26:078:21Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:412.36:152.212:130.26:088:20Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:322.27:082.212:370.31:020.26:088:19Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 4:08 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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