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 2h 27m 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 - Nov 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:081.59:261.63:130.53:200.47:336:09Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:051.510:251.64:050.44:180.47:346:08Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue11:021.611:231.64:570.45:160.37:356:07Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:561.75:480.36:140.27:366:06Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:161.712:451.86:370.27:080.27:376:05Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:051.71:311.97:250.18:000.17:386:04Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:511.82:162.08:110.08:490.07:406:03New Moon7Sat
8Sun2:371.83:022.18:57-0.19:37-0.17:416:02New Moon8Sun
9Mon3:231.83:482.19:44-0.210:25-0.17:426:01New Moon9Mon
10Tue4:121.84:372.110:32-0.211:15-0.17:436:00Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:031.85:292.011:23-0.27:445:59Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:571.76:242.012:080.012:19-0.17:455:58Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:551.77:231.91:060.01:20-0.17:465:57First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:571.68:271.82:070.02:250.07:475:56First Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:041.69:341.73:100.03:330.07:485:56First Quarter15Sun
16Mon10:121.610:421.64:120.04:400.07:495:55First Quarter16Mon
17Tue11:181.611:451.65:110.05:440.07:505:54Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:171.76:070.06:450.07:525:54Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:411.61:101.76:59-0.17:40-0.17:535:53Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:311.61:571.87:47-0.18:29-0.17:545:52Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:161.62:401.88:31-0.29:14-0.17:555:52Full Moon21Sat
22Sun2:591.63:201.89:12-0.29:55-0.17:565:51Full Moon22Sun
23Mon3:401.63:571.79:50-0.210:32-0.17:575:51Full Moon23Mon
24Tue4:191.54:341.710:26-0.111:080.07:585:50Full Moon24Tue
25Wed4:581.55:101.611:02-0.111:440.07:595:50Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:361.45:461.611:38-0.18:005:49Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:151.46:251.512:200.012:170.08:015:49Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:541.37:051.512:580.112:590.08:025:49Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:361.37:491.41:400.11:460.08:035:48Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:221.38:371.42:250.12:380.08:045:48Third 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 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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