Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:01 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 54m at 5:40 pm (2.3 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 - Jul 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:322.36:052.012:110.15:478:35Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:262.27:012.012:230.21:030.25:488:35Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:202.17:592.01:220.31:560.25:488:34Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:152.08:562.02:230.42:480.35:498:34Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun9:101.99:542.03:230.43:390.35:498:34Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon10:071.810:522.04:220.54:290.35:508:34Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue11:041.811:462.05:200.55:190.35:508:34Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:581.86:160.56:090.45:518:33Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:352.012:491.87:080.56:570.45:528:33Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:212.11:371.87:560.57:420.35:528:33Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:032.12:221.88:400.58:250.35:538:32New Moon11Sat
12Sun2:422.13:041.89:200.49:060.35:548:32New Moon12Sun
13Mon3:202.13:441.89:570.49:440.35:548:32New Moon13Mon
14Tue3:562.14:221.810:330.410:220.45:558:31New Moon14Tue
15Wed4:312.14:581.911:070.411:000.45:568:31Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:072.15:341.911:410.411:400.45:568:30Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:432.16:131.912:160.45:578:30Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:212.16:542.012:220.512:550.45:588:29Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:032.07:402.01:090.51:370.45:598:28First Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:492.08:312.02:010.52:250.35:598:28First Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:421.99:292.12:590.63:180.36:008:27First Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:431.910:312.14:020.64:150.36:018:26First Quarter22Wed
23Thu10:501.911:362.25:090.55:170.36:028:26Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:581.96:160.56:210.26:038:25Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:392.31:032.07:210.47:250.26:038:24Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:382.42:042.08:210.38:250.16:048:23Full Moon26Sun
27Mon2:352.43:012.19:160.39:220.16:058:22Full Moon27Mon
28Tue3:292.43:562.110:080.210:160.16:068:22Full Moon28Tue
29Wed4:222.44:502.210:570.211:100.26:078:21Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:132.45:422.211:450.26:088:20Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:032.36:342.112:040.312:330.36:088:19Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 8:50 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 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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