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 1h 45m 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 - Jun 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:001.912:121.76:240.56:190.45:458:25Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:461.91:011.77:150.57:040.35:458:25Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:282.01:461.78:020.47:490.35:458:26Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:082.12:291.88:470.48:320.25:448:27New Moon4Tue
5Wed2:462.13:101.89:280.49:140.25:448:27New Moon5Wed
6Thu3:252.13:511.810:080.39:570.25:448:28New Moon6Thu
7Fri4:052.24:331.810:490.310:410.25:448:28New Moon7Fri
8Sat4:462.25:181.811:300.311:270.25:448:29Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:312.26:061.912:150.35:438:30Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:182.16:571.912:180.31:020.25:438:30Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:082.17:521.91:130.31:540.25:438:31First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:032.08:512.02:130.42:480.25:438:31First Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:022.09:542.03:180.43:440.25:438:31First Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:071.910:572.14:240.44:420.25:438:32First Quarter14Fri
15Sat11:141.911:592.25:300.45:400.25:438:32Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:181.96:350.36:390.15:438:33Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:562.21:181.97:360.37:360.15:438:33Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:502.32:131.98:320.28:300.15:438:33Full Moon18Tue
19Wed2:422.33:051.99:240.29:210.15:448:34Full Moon19Wed
20Thu3:302.33:551.910:110.210:090.25:448:34Full Moon20Thu
21Fri4:172.24:431.910:570.210:560.25:448:34Full Moon21Fri
22Sat5:032.25:311.911:400.311:420.35:448:34Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:472.16:171.912:220.35:448:34Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:292.07:031.812:280.41:030.35:458:34Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:121.97:501.81:150.51:440.45:458:35Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:561.98:371.82:040.62:260.45:458:35Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:431.89:261.82:540.63:090.45:468:35Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:341.710:171.83:470.63:540.45:468:35Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:281.711:091.94:410.64:410.45:478:35Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun11:241.75:370.65:300.45:478:35Waning Crescent30Sun
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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