Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:24 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 17m at 2:45 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Sep 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:492.24:062.110:110.510:210.56:367:39Full Moon1Mon
2Tue4:232.24:392.110:420.510:580.56:377:37Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:572.25:152.211:140.411:370.66:387:36Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:322.15:522.211:490.46:397:34Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:102.16:342.212:190.612:280.46:407:33Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:532.07:212.21:060.71:130.56:417:31Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:432.08:152.21:590.72:060.56:417:30Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon8:411.99:182.23:010.83:060.56:427:28Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue9:491.910:312.24:120.84:140.56:437:26Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed11:051.911:452.25:240.75:250.56:447:25Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:172.06:330.76:340.46:457:23Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:522.31:202.17:340.57:390.36:467:22Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:502.32:162.28:280.48:370.36:477:20New Moon13Sat
14Sun2:432.43:082.39:160.39:310.26:487:19New Moon14Sun
15Mon3:332.43:582.410:010.310:220.36:487:17New Moon15Mon
16Tue4:202.34:452.410:440.311:120.36:497:15Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:062.25:322.411:260.36:507:14Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:512.16:182.312:000.412:090.46:517:12Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:362.07:052.212:500.512:530.46:527:11Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:231.97:532.11:400.61:400.56:537:09First Quarter20Sat
21Sun8:131.98:462.02:320.72:310.66:547:08First Quarter21Sun
22Mon9:091.89:452.03:270.83:260.66:547:06First Quarter22Mon
23Tue10:101.810:461.94:230.84:230.76:557:04First Quarter23Tue
24Wed11:121.811:452.05:200.85:210.66:567:03Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:091.86:130.86:160.66:577:01Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:372.012:591.97:020.77:070.66:587:00Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:222.11:421.97:450.67:540.56:596:58Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:032.11:222.07:230.57:380.46:005:57Full Moon28Sun
29Mon1:412.11:582.17:580.48:190.46:015:55Full Moon29Mon
30Tue2:172.12:322.28:320.48:580.46:025:53Full Moon30Tue
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 2% 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 (2% 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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