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 : 12:19 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 12m at 5:56 am (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 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:182.06:531.712:130.312:590.46:117:58Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:001.97:371.712:570.41:430.46:097:59First Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:461.98:271.71:470.42:310.46:088:00First Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:381.99:241.82:430.43:240.46:078:01First Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:371.910:271.83:450.44:190.36:068:02First Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:411.911:292.04:500.45:170.36:058:03Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:451.95:550.36:150.26:048:04Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:282.112:471.96:590.37:120.16:038:05Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:232.21:442.07:590.28:070.06:028:06Full Moon9Fri
10Sat2:162.32:402.08:560.19:000.06:018:06Full Moon10Sat
11Sun3:082.43:352.09:500.09:520.06:008:07Full Moon11Sun
12Mon4:002.44:302.010:430.010:450.05:598:08Full Moon12Mon
13Tue4:532.45:252.011:360.111:390.15:588:09Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:472.36:221.912:310.15:578:10Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:432.27:201.912:360.21:270.25:568:11Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:392.18:191.81:360.22:230.25:558:12Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:372.09:201.82:380.33:180.35:558:13Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:361.910:211.83:400.44:110.35:548:14Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon10:351.811:191.94:410.45:020.35:538:14Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue11:311.85:390.55:510.35:528:15Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:111.912:231.86:340.56:370.35:528:16Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:582.01:101.87:250.47:210.35:518:17Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:412.01:551.88:110.48:020.35:508:18Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:202.12:371.88:540.48:410.35:508:19New Moon24Sat
25Sun2:562.13:181.89:330.39:180.35:498:19New Moon25Sun
26Mon3:312.13:561.810:100.39:550.35:488:20New Moon26Mon
27Tue4:062.14:341.810:460.310:310.35:488:21New Moon27Tue
28Wed4:402.15:111.711:220.411:090.35:478:22Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:172.15:491.711:590.411:500.35:478:22Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:552.06:291.812:370.45:468:23Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:372.07:141.812:360.41:200.45:468:24Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 9:07 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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