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 : in 45m at 11:37 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:552.08:252.12:110.72:130.56:367:38Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:461.99:182.03:030.83:030.66:377:37Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:421.910:152.03:570.83:540.66:387:35Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:421.911:142.04:530.84:480.66:397:34Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:401.95:480.85:430.66:407:32Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:082.012:331.96:400.76:360.66:417:31Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:572.11:202.07:270.77:260.56:427:29Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:412.22:032.08:100.68:120.56:437:28Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:222.22:422.18:490.58:560.46:437:26New Moon9Wed
10Thu3:002.23:202.29:260.59:370.46:447:25New Moon10Thu
11Fri3:362.33:582.210:010.410:180.46:457:23New Moon11Fri
12Sat4:142.34:372.310:380.411:000.46:467:21Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:532.25:192.311:170.311:450.56:477:20Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:362.26:042.312:000.36:487:18Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:222.16:532.312:330.512:480.46:497:17Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:132.17:472.21:280.61:420.46:497:15First Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:112.08:492.22:290.62:430.46:507:14First Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:182.09:592.23:360.63:500.56:517:12First Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:312.011:112.24:450.64:590.56:527:10Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:432.05:510.66:060.46:537:09Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:182.212:472.16:530.57:100.36:547:07Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:172.31:432.27:480.48:080.36:557:06Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:102.32:342.38:380.39:000.36:567:04Full Moon23Wed
24Thu2:582.33:212.39:230.39:490.36:567:03Full Moon24Thu
25Fri3:442.34:062.310:050.310:350.36:577:01Full Moon25Fri
26Sat4:272.24:492.310:450.311:190.46:586:59Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:092.25:302.211:240.36:596:58Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:522.16:122.212:020.512:040.47:006:56Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:342.06:542.112:450.612:450.57:016:55Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:181.97:382.01:290.61:290.57:026:53Third Quarter30Wed
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 2:38 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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