Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 52m at 11:11 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:11 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Oct 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:212.14:412.210:390.411:060.47:026:52Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:572.15:182.211:150.311:460.57:036:50Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:362.06:002.211:550.47:046:49Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:182.06:472.212:300.512:400.47:056:47Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:071.97:392.11:210.61:330.47:066:46First Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:031.98:392.12:200.62:340.47:076:44First Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:081.99:482.13:250.63:420.47:086:43First Quarter7Thu
8Fri10:221.911:002.14:340.54:520.47:096:41Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:341.95:400.56:010.37:106:40Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:082.112:392.06:410.47:050.37:116:38Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:082.21:362.27:370.38:050.27:126:37Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:032.22:282.28:280.28:590.17:136:35Full Moon12Tue
13Wed2:532.23:172.39:160.19:500.17:146:34Full Moon13Wed
14Thu3:422.24:042.310:000.110:390.17:156:32Full Moon14Thu
15Fri4:292.14:502.310:440.111:270.27:166:31Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:152.05:362.211:280.27:176:30Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:011.96:222.112:140.312:130.27:186:28Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:481.97:102.01:020.41:000.37:186:27Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:381.87:591.91:520.51:500.47:196:25Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:301.78:531.82:440.52:440.47:206:24Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:281.79:511.73:380.63:400.57:216:23Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:281.710:511.74:310.64:360.57:226:21Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat11:251.711:461.85:230.55:320.57:246:20Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:171.76:120.56:250.47:256:19Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:361.81:031.86:570.47:150.37:266:18Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:201.81:441.97:390.38:010.37:276:16Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:011.82:221.98:170.28:450.27:286:15New Moon27Wed
28Thu2:391.92:592.08:550.29:260.27:296:14New Moon28Thu
29Fri3:161.83:352.09:320.110:060.27:306:13New Moon29Fri
30Sat3:541.84:142.110:100.110:460.27:316:11New Moon30Sat
31Sun4:331.84:562.010:510.111:290.27:326:10Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 2:11 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 5% 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 (5% 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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