Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 9:24 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 24m at 2:45 am (2.4 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 - Apr 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:111.811:481.75:000.25:500.25:536:30Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:131.86:060.16:440.15:526:31Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:431.81:071.87:060.07:330.05:506:32Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:332.01:551.87:590.08:160.05:496:33Full Moon4Fri
5Sat2:192.02:401.88:480.08:560.05:476:33Full Moon5Sat
6Sun3:022.13:221.89:330.09:340.05:466:34Full Moon6Sun
7Mon3:422.14:031.710:150.110:110.15:446:35Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:222.04:441.710:560.210:480.25:436:36Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:012.05:261.611:370.211:280.25:416:37Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:401.96:081.612:170.35:406:38Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:211.86:541.512:100.31:010.45:386:39Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:061.77:441.512:570.41:490.55:376:40Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:591.78:411.51:500.42:410.55:356:41Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:581.69:421.52:470.53:360.55:346:42Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:001.710:391.63:480.54:290.55:326:43Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:571.711:311.74:480.45:190.45:316:44Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:481.75:450.46:050.35:296:45Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:161.812:341.86:380.36:480.25:286:46Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:581.91:171.87:270.27:290.15:276:46New Moon19Sat
20Sun1:382.11:591.88:140.28:100.15:256:47New Moon20Sun
21Mon2:192.12:421.88:580.28:520.15:246:48New Moon21Mon
22Tue3:012.23:281.89:440.19:360.15:236:49New Moon22Tue
23Wed3:462.24:161.810:310.210:240.15:216:50Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:342.25:081.811:220.211:170.25:206:51Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:262.16:051.712:190.35:196:52Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:232.07:071.712:160.21:210.35:176:53First Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:262.09:161.71:220.33:250.36:167:54First Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:371.910:271.73:320.34:290.36:157:55First Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:491.911:341.84:430.35:300.36:147:56First Quarter29Tue
30Wed11:561.95:510.36:260.26:127:57Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 6:04 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 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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