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 55m at 8:33 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:041.92:282.28:21-0.19:050.06:345:08New Moon1Mon
2Tue2:511.83:152.29:06-0.19:530.06:355:07New Moon2Tue
3Wed3:391.84:022.19:510.010:410.16:365:06Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:261.74:502.010:380.011:290.26:375:05Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:141.65:391.911:270.16:385:04Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:031.66:301.712:190.312:190.26:395:03First Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:561.57:241.61:110.41:150.26:405:02First Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:531.48:211.62:040.42:130.36:415:01First Quarter8Mon
9Tue8:541.49:191.52:570.43:110.36:425:00First Quarter9Tue
10Wed9:541.410:151.53:480.34:080.36:434:59First Quarter10Wed
11Thu10:481.511:061.54:360.35:020.36:454:58Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:351.611:531.55:200.25:540.26:464:58Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:171.66:020.16:420.26:474:57Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:351.512:551.76:420.17:260.16:484:56Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:151.51:311.87:200.08:070.16:494:55Full Moon15Mon
16Tue1:531.52:071.87:580.08:460.16:504:55Full Moon16Tue
17Wed2:311.52:451.88:36-0.19:250.16:514:54Full Moon17Wed
18Thu3:091.53:251.89:17-0.110:060.16:524:53Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:491.54:081.810:00-0.110:490.16:534:53Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:341.44:561.710:48-0.111:390.16:544:52Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:241.45:481.711:410.06:554:51Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:201.46:451.612:340.112:410.06:564:51Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:221.47:471.51:350.11:480.06:574:50Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed8:301.48:551.52:360.02:570.06:584:50Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu9:391.510:031.53:350.04:050.06:594:50Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:431.611:061.54:33-0.15:11-0.17:004:49Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:401.75:28-0.26:13-0.27:024:49Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:031.512:331.86:21-0.37:10-0.27:034:48Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:561.51:221.87:11-0.38:02-0.37:044:48New Moon29Mon
30Tue1:461.52:101.87:59-0.38:50-0.27:044:48New 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 11:23 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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