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 4h 20m 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 - Sep 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:092.42:362.38:440.48:590.36:377:38New Moon1Sun
2Mon2:592.43:262.49:310.39:510.26:387:36New Moon2Mon
3Tue3:482.44:162.410:180.210:430.26:397:35New Moon3Tue
4Wed4:382.45:082.511:060.211:360.36:397:33Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:302.46:002.511:560.26:407:32Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:232.36:552.412:320.312:490.36:417:30Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:192.27:542.31:320.41:460.36:427:28First Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:192.18:572.22:340.52:470.46:437:27First Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:242.010:042.23:390.63:500.46:447:25First Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:312.011:102.24:430.64:530.56:457:24Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:362.05:440.65:550.56:467:22Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:112.212:342.06:400.66:520.56:467:21Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:042.21:262.17:310.67:450.56:477:19Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:502.22:112.18:160.58:310.46:487:18Full Moon14Sat
15Sun2:312.22:522.28:550.59:130.46:497:16Full Moon15Sun
16Mon3:102.23:302.29:310.49:510.56:507:14Full Moon16Mon
17Tue3:472.24:062.210:040.410:270.56:517:13Full Moon17Tue
18Wed4:222.24:392.210:350.411:010.56:527:11Full Moon18Wed
19Thu4:572.15:112.111:070.511:350.66:527:10Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:322.15:452.111:400.56:537:08Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:072.06:212.112:100.612:160.56:547:06Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:441.97:012.112:490.712:560.56:557:05Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:251.97:472.01:340.71:430.56:567:03Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:131.98:412.02:250.82:360.66:577:02Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:101.89:422.03:230.73:360.56:587:00Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu10:151.910:482.14:250.74:390.56:596:59Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:222.011:522.15:270.65:440.57:006:57Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:242.16:270.56:470.47:006:55Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:512.212:202.26:220.46:470.36:015:54Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:452.31:132.37:140.27:420.26:025:52New Moon30Mon
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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