Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 49m at 12:52 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:40 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Oct 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:512.04:042.210:010.410:350.56:025:52Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:262.04:422.110:380.411:140.66:035:50Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:051.95:252.111:210.46:045:49Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:491.96:132.112:000.612:100.46:055:47Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:411.97:082.112:530.61:060.46:065:46Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:411.98:112.01:540.62:100.46:075:44Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:491.99:212.03:000.63:180.46:085:43Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun10:012.010:312.14:050.54:260.46:095:41Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:072.111:342.15:080.45:330.36:105:40Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:062.26:060.36:340.26:115:38Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:322.21:002.36:590.27:310.16:125:37New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:252.21:512.47:500.18:250.16:135:35New Moon12Thu
13Fri2:162.22:412.48:380.19:150.16:145:34New Moon13Fri
14Sat3:052.13:302.49:250.110:050.16:155:33Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:542.14:192.310:120.110:550.26:165:31Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:432.05:092.211:010.211:450.36:165:30Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:331.96:002.111:520.36:175:28Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:251.86:521.912:370.412:460.36:185:27First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:191.87:481.81:310.51:420.46:195:25First Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:181.78:461.82:250.52:400.56:205:24First Quarter20Fri
21Sat9:181.79:441.83:180.53:370.56:215:23First Quarter21Sat
22Sun10:161.710:391.84:100.54:320.56:225:21Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:091.811:291.84:590.45:250.46:235:20Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:551.85:440.46:150.46:245:19Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:141.812:371.96:260.37:000.36:265:18Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:561.81:151.97:060.27:420.36:275:16Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:351.81:512.07:440.28:220.26:285:15Full Moon27Fri
28Sat2:121.82:252.08:200.19:000.26:295:14Full Moon28Sat
29Sun2:481.83:012.08:570.19:370.26:305:13Full Moon29Sun
30Mon3:251.83:392.09:360.110:160.26:315:11Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:041.84:212.010:180.110:590.36:325:10Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 3:46 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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