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 2h 05m 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 - Jun 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:232.08:041.81:260.42:070.35:468:25First Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:141.99:001.92:220.42:570.35:458:25First Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:101.910:012.03:230.43:510.35:458:26First Quarter3Tue
4Wed10:131.911:032.14:280.44:480.25:458:26Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:191.95:340.45:470.25:448:27Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:042.212:231.96:400.36:460.15:448:28Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:022.31:241.97:420.27:440.15:448:28Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:572.32:222.08:400.28:410.05:448:29Full Moon8Sun
9Mon2:512.43:182.09:350.19:350.05:438:29Full Moon9Mon
10Tue3:442.44:132.010:280.110:290.15:438:30Full Moon10Tue
11Wed4:372.35:082.011:190.111:220.15:438:30Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:302.36:031.912:110.25:438:31Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:222.26:571.912:170.21:020.25:438:31Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:142.17:521.91:140.31:530.35:438:32Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:062.08:471.92:110.42:420.35:438:32Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:581.99:431.93:090.53:310.35:438:32Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:521.810:381.94:060.54:180.35:438:33Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:471.711:311.95:020.65:050.45:438:33Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu11:411.75:560.65:520.45:448:33Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:201.912:331.76:480.56:380.35:448:34Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:052.01:211.77:370.57:240.35:448:34Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:462.02:051.88:220.48:070.35:448:34Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:262.12:481.89:040.48:480.35:448:34New Moon23Mon
24Tue3:042.13:281.89:440.49:290.35:458:34New Moon24Tue
25Wed3:412.14:061.810:210.410:080.35:458:35New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:172.14:451.810:580.310:490.35:458:35New Moon26Thu
27Fri4:552.15:251.811:350.311:320.35:468:35Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:352.16:081.912:140.35:468:35Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:172.16:541.912:180.412:570.35:478:35Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:032.07:442.01:090.41:430.35:478:35First Quarter30Mon
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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