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 6h 00m 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 - Mar 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:361.53:521.59:54-0.110:02-0.16:396:00New Moon1Tue
2Wed4:081.54:261.510:290.010:31-0.16:386:01Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:381.65:001.411:030.011:020.06:366:02Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:091.65:341.311:390.111:360.06:356:03Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:441.66:111.312:190.16:346:04Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:231.66:531.312:160.01:030.26:326:05First Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:101.57:421.21:020.11:550.26:316:06First Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:061.58:431.21:570.12:560.36:296:07First Quarter8Tue
9Wed9:121.59:531.33:000.14:020.36:286:08First Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:241.511:021.44:090.15:090.26:266:09Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:301.65:180.06:100.16:256:10Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:041.512:291.76:23-0.17:040.06:236:11Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:591.71:231.87:22-0.27:53-0.26:226:12Full Moon13Sun
14Mon1:511.82:141.88:17-0.28:40-0.26:206:13Full Moon14Mon
15Tue2:412.03:041.89:10-0.39:25-0.36:196:14Full Moon15Tue
16Wed3:302.03:541.810:02-0.310:11-0.36:176:15Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:192.14:451.710:54-0.210:59-0.26:156:16Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:092.05:371.611:49-0.111:49-0.16:146:17Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:012.06:311.512:460.06:126:18Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:561.87:301.512:450.01:460.16:116:19Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:571.78:341.41:450.12:480.26:096:20Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:051.69:421.42:500.23:500.36:086:21Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:141.610:471.43:570.24:500.36:066:22Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:161.611:441.55:010.25:450.36:056:23Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:081.66:000.26:330.26:036:24Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:341.612:531.66:520.27:150.26:026:25Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:181.71:341.77:370.27:510.16:006:26New Moon27Sun
28Mon1:561.72:111.78:180.18:240.15:586:26New Moon28Mon
29Tue2:321.82:471.78:550.18:550.15:576:27New Moon29Tue
30Wed3:041.83:221.79:310.19:250.15:556:28New Moon30Wed
31Thu3:341.93:571.610:050.29:550.15:546:29Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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