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 : 1:02 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 47m at 6:40 am (2.1 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 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:232.21:441.97:560.18:040.16:117:58Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue2:142.22:361.98:500.18:530.06:107:59Full Moon2Tue
3Wed3:022.33:251.99:400.19:390.16:098:00Full Moon3Wed
4Thu3:482.34:121.910:270.110:230.16:088:00Full Moon4Thu
5Fri4:322.24:581.811:120.211:070.26:078:01Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:162.15:441.811:550.311:510.36:068:02Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:592.16:301.812:380.36:048:03Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:432.07:161.712:360.31:220.46:038:04Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:271.98:051.71:240.42:060.46:028:05Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:141.88:571.72:150.52:520.46:018:06Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu9:041.89:511.73:080.53:380.46:008:07Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:591.710:451.74:030.64:250.45:598:08Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat10:551.711:371.85:000.65:130.45:588:09Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:501.75:560.56:000.45:588:10Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:251.912:401.76:510.56:470.35:578:10Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:082.01:271.77:410.47:320.35:568:11Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:502.12:111.88:290.48:180.25:558:12New Moon17Wed
18Thu2:312.12:541.89:140.39:020.25:548:13New Moon18Thu
19Fri3:122.23:391.89:570.39:480.15:538:14New Moon19Fri
20Sat3:562.24:251.910:410.210:350.15:538:15New Moon20Sat
21Sun4:422.25:141.911:280.211:250.25:528:16Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:302.26:071.912:170.25:518:17Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:222.27:031.912:190.21:100.25:518:17Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:162.18:021.91:190.32:060.25:508:18First Quarter24Wed
25Thu8:152.09:051.92:220.33:030.25:498:19First Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:182.010:092.03:290.34:010.25:498:20First Quarter26Fri
27Sat10:241.911:132.14:350.34:580.25:488:21First Quarter27Sat
28Sun11:291.95:410.35:540.25:488:21Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:122.112:301.86:430.36:490.25:478:22Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:062.21:251.87:420.37:410.15:478:23Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed1:562.22:161.88:350.28:310.15:468:23Full Moon31Wed
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 9:51 am — 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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