Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 10:11 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 29m at 3:36 am (2.4 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 - Feb 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:181.36:321.312:17-0.312:30-0.28:126:30Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:561.27:101.212:52-0.21:11-0.28:116:31Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:341.27:501.11:28-0.21:54-0.18:116:32Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:151.28:351.12:07-0.22:41-0.18:106:33Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:011.29:251.02:51-0.13:340.08:096:34Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:541.210:231.03:41-0.14:310.08:086:35Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed10:541.311:241.04:36-0.15:310.08:076:37Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:541.35:35-0.16:310.08:066:38Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:231.112:521.46:35-0.27:28-0.18:056:39Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:161.21:451.57:33-0.38:19-0.28:046:40Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:071.32:341.68:28-0.49:07-0.38:026:41New Moon11Sun
12Mon2:561.43:231.69:19-0.49:53-0.48:016:42New Moon12Mon
13Tue3:451.54:111.710:10-0.510:38-0.48:006:43New Moon13Tue
14Wed4:341.65:001.711:00-0.511:24-0.57:596:44Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:231.65:491.611:52-0.57:586:45Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:141.76:411.612:12-0.412:47-0.47:576:47Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:061.77:351.51:02-0.41:45-0.37:556:48First Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:011.68:341.41:56-0.32:47-0.27:546:49First Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:011.69:371.32:53-0.33:52-0.27:536:50First Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:071.510:451.33:54-0.24:57-0.17:526:51First Quarter20Tue
21Wed11:171.511:511.34:58-0.26:02-0.17:506:52Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:221.56:02-0.17:02-0.17:496:53Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:511.31:211.57:04-0.27:57-0.17:486:54Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:441.42:111.58:00-0.28:44-0.17:466:55Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:321.42:561.58:49-0.29:25-0.17:456:56Full Moon25Sun
26Mon3:161.53:361.59:33-0.210:02-0.17:446:57Full Moon26Mon
27Tue3:561.54:141.510:13-0.210:36-0.17:426:58Full Moon27Tue
28Wed4:341.54:501.510:50-0.211:08-0.17:416:59Full Moon28Wed
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 6:53 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 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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