Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 18m at 10:11 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:01 pm (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Oct 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:132.32:382.38:400.29:090.27:036:51Full Moon1Sun
2Mon3:042.43:292.49:290.110:020.17:046:49Full Moon2Mon
3Tue3:552.34:192.410:170.110:540.17:056:48Full Moon3Tue
4Wed4:462.35:102.411:040.111:470.27:066:46Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:382.26:022.411:530.27:076:45Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:302.16:552.312:420.312:450.27:086:43Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:242.07:522.11:400.41:410.37:096:42Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:221.98:532.02:400.52:400.47:106:40Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:241.89:571.93:400.63:410.47:116:39Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:271.811:001.94:390.64:420.57:116:37Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed11:281.811:581.95:350.65:410.57:126:36Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:231.86:270.56:360.57:136:34Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:471.91:111.97:130.57:250.47:146:33Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:311.91:542.07:550.48:100.47:156:31Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:112.02:332.08:320.38:510.37:166:30New Moon15Sun
16Mon2:492.03:092.09:070.39:290.37:176:29New Moon16Mon
17Tue3:252.03:432.09:390.310:050.37:186:27New Moon17Tue
18Wed3:591.94:152.010:110.310:400.37:196:26New Moon18Wed
19Thu4:321.94:482.010:430.311:150.47:206:24Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:061.85:242.011:180.311:530.47:216:23Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:421.86:032.011:560.37:226:22Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:221.76:482.012:340.412:400.37:236:20Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:081.77:391.91:220.51:320.37:246:19First Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:021.78:371.92:180.52:320.37:256:18First Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:051.79:431.93:200.53:380.37:266:17First Quarter25Wed
26Thu10:171.710:521.94:250.44:480.37:276:15First Quarter26Thu
27Fri11:271.811:581.95:280.35:560.27:286:14Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:301.96:280.27:000.17:296:13Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:582.01:272.17:230.18:000.07:306:12Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:532.02:192.28:160.08:55-0.17:326:11Full Moon30Mon
31Tue2:462.03:092.29:05-0.19:48-0.17:336:09Full Moon31Tue
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 1:06 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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