Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 44m at 8:32 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Dec 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:221.54:461.710:37-0.311:32-0.17:054:48Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:181.45:431.711:35-0.37:064:48Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:181.46:441.612:31-0.112:39-0.27:074:47Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:221.47:481.51:32-0.11:46-0.27:084:47Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri8:291.48:561.42:32-0.12:55-0.17:084:47Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat9:361.410:011.43:31-0.24:02-0.17:094:47Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun10:391.511:021.34:27-0.25:06-0.27:104:47Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:351.611:571.35:20-0.26:06-0.27:114:47Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:251.66:11-0.37:00-0.27:124:47Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:461.31:111.66:59-0.37:48-0.27:134:47New Moon10Wed
11Thu1:311.31:541.67:43-0.38:31-0.27:144:47New Moon11Thu
12Fri2:141.32:351.68:25-0.39:11-0.27:144:47New Moon12Fri
13Sat2:551.33:151.59:05-0.39:48-0.27:154:48New Moon13Sat
14Sun3:351.23:531.59:43-0.310:24-0.17:164:48Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:141.24:321.410:21-0.211:01-0.17:174:48Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:531.25:111.410:59-0.211:38-0.17:174:48Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:321.15:501.311:40-0.27:184:49Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:121.16:311.312:17-0.112:24-0.17:194:49First Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:551.17:161.212:59-0.11:12-0.17:194:49First Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:411.18:041.11:42-0.12:05-0.17:204:50First Quarter20Sat
21Sun8:321.28:571.12:27-0.13:02-0.17:204:50First Quarter21Sun
22Mon9:271.29:531.13:15-0.24:02-0.17:214:51Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:241.310:501.14:06-0.25:02-0.17:214:51Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:181.411:451.15:00-0.36:01-0.27:224:52Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:121.55:56-0.46:57-0.27:224:52Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:391.21:041.56:51-0.57:50-0.37:224:53Full Moon26Fri
27Sat1:311.21:561.67:46-0.58:41-0.47:234:54Full Moon27Sat
28Sun2:231.32:491.68:40-0.69:32-0.47:234:54Full Moon28Sun
29Mon3:171.33:431.69:34-0.610:24-0.47:234:55Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:121.34:381.610:29-0.611:17-0.47:244:56Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed5:081.35:331.511:27-0.57:244:57Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 11:38 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 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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