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 2h 45m 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 - Jan 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:071.36:301.412:12-0.412:29-0.57:244:57Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:051.37:281.31:06-0.41:32-0.47:244:58Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat8:051.38:281.22:00-0.42:35-0.37:244:59Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:061.39:291.12:54-0.43:39-0.37:245:00Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon10:071.410:301.13:49-0.44:41-0.37:255:01Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:041.411:271.04:43-0.45:40-0.27:255:01Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:581.45:37-0.46:35-0.27:255:02Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:191.112:461.46:30-0.47:24-0.37:245:03Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:061.11:311.37:18-0.48:07-0.37:245:04New Moon9Fri
10Sat1:501.12:131.38:02-0.48:46-0.37:245:05New Moon10Sat
11Sun2:321.12:531.38:43-0.49:23-0.37:245:06New Moon11Sun
12Mon3:111.13:301.39:21-0.49:57-0.37:245:07New Moon12Mon
13Tue3:491.14:071.39:57-0.310:31-0.37:245:08Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:251.14:421.310:33-0.311:03-0.27:235:09Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:001.15:181.211:11-0.311:37-0.27:235:10Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:351.15:541.211:51-0.27:235:11Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:131.16:331.112:13-0.212:36-0.27:225:12First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:541.27:171.112:52-0.31:25-0.17:225:13First Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:421.28:071.01:36-0.32:20-0.17:225:14First Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:371.29:061.02:26-0.33:20-0.17:215:16First Quarter20Tue
21Wed9:381.310:111.03:22-0.34:26-0.17:215:17Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:431.311:171.04:24-0.35:32-0.17:205:18Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:471.45:29-0.46:35-0.27:195:19Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:181.112:471.56:33-0.57:33-0.37:195:20Full Moon24Sat
25Sun1:161.21:441.57:34-0.58:27-0.47:185:21Full Moon25Sun
26Mon2:121.32:391.68:30-0.69:17-0.57:185:22Full Moon26Mon
27Tue3:061.43:321.69:25-0.610:06-0.57:175:23Full Moon27Tue
28Wed4:001.54:251.610:20-0.610:55-0.57:165:24Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:531.55:171.511:15-0.611:44-0.57:155:26Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:461.56:091.412:12-0.57:155:27Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:391.57:021.312:34-0.51:11-0.47:145:28Third Quarter31Sat
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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