Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 39m at 12:01 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:56 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Dec 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:421.41:061.66:53-0.27:38-0.17:054:48Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:251.41:451.67:34-0.28:17-0.17:064:48Full Moon2Tue
3Wed2:051.42:211.68:12-0.28:54-0.17:074:47Full Moon3Wed
4Thu2:431.42:561.68:48-0.29:30-0.17:084:47Full Moon4Thu
5Fri3:201.43:311.59:23-0.210:04-0.17:094:47Full Moon5Fri
6Sat3:561.34:061.59:59-0.210:39-0.17:104:47Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:311.34:421.510:37-0.211:15-0.17:114:47Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:081.35:211.411:18-0.211:54-0.17:124:47Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:481.36:031.412:04-0.17:124:47Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:331.36:501.412:38-0.112:55-0.17:134:47Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:251.37:431.31:27-0.11:52-0.17:144:47Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri8:221.48:431.32:20-0.22:53-0.17:154:48Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat9:251.49:481.33:16-0.23:58-0.27:154:48Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:281.510:531.34:16-0.35:04-0.27:164:48Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:291.611:551.45:17-0.46:07-0.37:174:48Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:271.76:17-0.57:07-0.47:184:49Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:531.41:221.77:15-0.58:03-0.57:184:49New Moon17Wed
18Thu1:491.42:171.88:11-0.68:56-0.57:194:49New Moon18Thu
19Fri2:441.53:101.79:04-0.69:48-0.57:194:50New Moon19Fri
20Sat3:371.54:041.79:58-0.610:40-0.57:204:50Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:311.44:571.610:52-0.511:31-0.47:204:51Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:251.45:511.511:48-0.57:214:51Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:201.36:441.412:23-0.412:46-0.47:214:52First Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:151.37:381.31:15-0.31:45-0.37:224:52First Quarter24Wed
25Thu8:121.38:351.22:07-0.32:44-0.27:224:53First Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:111.29:321.12:59-0.33:41-0.27:234:53First Quarter26Fri
27Sat10:081.210:281.13:50-0.24:38-0.17:234:54Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:011.211:211.14:40-0.35:32-0.27:234:55Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:501.35:30-0.36:22-0.27:244:55Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:111.112:351.36:18-0.37:08-0.27:244:56Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:561.11:161.37:02-0.37:50-0.37:244:57Full Moon31Wed
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 2:58 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 11% 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 (11% 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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