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 : 8:32 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 10m at 2:14 pm (2.0 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 - May 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:281.710:141.63:230.54:080.56:107:58Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun10:271.711:121.64:220.64:580.56:097:59Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon11:241.75:200.65:450.56:088:00Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:041.712:161.76:160.56:300.46:078:01Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:501.81:031.77:090.57:120.36:068:02Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:311.91:461.77:580.47:520.36:058:03Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:082.02:271.78:440.48:310.26:048:04New Moon7Fri
8Sat2:452.13:071.79:260.39:100.26:038:05New Moon8Sat
9Sun3:232.13:471.710:070.39:510.26:028:06New Moon9Sun
10Mon4:022.24:301.710:490.310:340.26:018:07New Moon10Mon
11Tue4:452.25:161.711:330.311:210.26:008:08Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:322.16:061.712:210.35:598:09Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:222.17:011.712:140.31:150.45:588:09Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:182.08:021.71:120.32:130.45:578:10First Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:182.09:081.82:180.43:140.35:568:11First Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:241.910:161.83:260.44:130.35:558:12First Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:321.911:212.04:360.45:100.35:548:13First Quarter17Mon
18Tue11:371.95:430.36:050.25:548:14Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:202.112:371.96:470.36:570.25:538:15Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:132.21:311.87:460.27:470.15:528:16Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:022.32:221.88:400.28:340.15:518:16Full Moon21Fri
22Sat2:482.33:091.89:300.29:190.15:518:17Full Moon22Sat
23Sun3:322.33:551.810:150.210:020.25:508:18Full Moon23Sun
24Mon4:162.24:401.810:590.310:450.25:498:19Full Moon24Mon
25Tue4:592.15:251.711:410.411:280.35:498:20Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:422.16:101.712:220.45:488:20Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:242.06:561.712:120.41:050.55:488:21Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:081.97:441.612:590.51:490.55:478:22Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:531.88:341.61:480.52:330.55:478:23Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:411.89:271.72:410.63:180.55:468:23Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon9:331.710:201.73:360.64:030.55:468:24Third Quarter31Mon
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 5:23 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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