Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 03m at 9:24 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:09 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Oct 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:161.86:392.012:250.712:270.66:035:52First Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:011.87:281.91:120.71:150.66:045:50First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:531.78:251.92:060.82:090.66:055:48First Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:531.79:281.93:030.83:070.66:055:47First Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:561.710:291.94:020.84:070.66:065:45Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:541.811:232.04:560.75:060.56:075:44Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:451.95:460.66:010.46:085:42Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:112.012:312.06:320.56:530.46:095:41Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:542.11:142.17:150.37:410.36:105:39Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:372.11:572.27:560.28:280.26:115:38Full Moon10Thu
11Fri2:192.12:402.38:370.19:140.26:125:36Full Moon11Fri
12Sat3:032.13:252.39:200.110:020.26:135:35Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:502.14:132.310:060.110:520.36:145:34Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:402.05:042.310:550.111:480.36:155:32Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:331.95:592.211:500.26:165:31Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:321.97:002.112:490.412:520.36:175:29Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:371.88:102.01:560.41:590.36:185:28Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:491.89:251.93:040.53:100.36:195:26Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:011.810:351.94:090.44:180.36:205:25Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:061.811:351.95:090.45:230.36:215:24Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:021.96:030.36:220.26:225:22Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:271.912:512.06:510.27:150.26:235:21Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:121.91:352.17:340.28:020.26:245:20New Moon23Wed
24Thu1:541.92:162.18:130.28:440.26:255:18New Moon24Thu
25Fri2:331.92:542.18:490.29:230.26:265:17New Moon25Fri
26Sat3:111.83:302.09:230.29:590.36:275:16New Moon26Sat
27Sun3:481.84:062.09:570.210:340.36:285:15Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:251.74:421.910:310.211:100.46:295:13Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:031.65:201.811:080.311:490.46:305:12Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:421.66:011.811:490.36:315:11Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:241.56:471.712:330.512:360.46:325:10First Quarter31Thu
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 12:16 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 0% 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 (0% 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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