Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:52 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 48m at 6:27 pm (2.2 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 - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:151.711:561.85:190.55:380.46:107:58Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:081.76:140.56:240.36:097:59Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:441.912:571.77:050.47:080.36:088:00Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:271.91:421.87:530.47:490.36:078:01Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:062.02:241.88:360.38:280.36:068:02New Moon5Sun
6Mon2:432.03:031.89:170.39:060.26:058:03New Moon6Mon
7Tue3:182.13:421.89:550.39:430.26:048:04New Moon7Tue
8Wed3:522.14:191.810:330.310:200.26:038:05New Moon8Wed
9Thu4:282.14:571.811:100.311:000.26:028:06Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:062.15:371.811:490.311:430.36:018:07Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:472.16:211.812:310.36:008:08Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:322.17:101.812:300.31:180.35:598:08Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:222.08:051.81:240.32:100.35:588:09First Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:162.09:051.92:240.43:050.35:578:10First Quarter14Tue
15Wed9:171.910:101.93:280.44:030.25:568:11First Quarter15Wed
16Thu10:241.911:142.04:350.45:020.25:558:12Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:311.95:430.36:010.15:548:13Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:152.112:341.96:480.36:580.15:548:14Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:122.21:331.97:490.27:540.15:538:15Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:052.32:291.98:460.18:470.05:528:15Full Moon20Mon
21Tue2:562.43:221.99:380.19:370.05:518:16Full Moon21Tue
22Wed3:462.34:131.910:290.110:270.15:518:17Full Moon22Wed
23Thu4:362.35:041.911:170.211:160.15:508:18Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:252.25:551.912:050.25:498:19Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:132.16:461.812:060.212:530.35:498:20Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:012.07:371.812:580.31:410.35:488:20Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:491.98:301.81:510.42:280.45:488:21Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:391.89:241.82:460.53:150.45:478:22Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed9:311.810:181.83:410.64:010.45:478:23Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu10:251.711:111.84:360.64:470.45:468:23Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri11:201.75:300.65:330.45:468:24Waning Crescent31Fri
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 9:39 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 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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