Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:33 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 46m at 1:49 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Sep 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:271.911:122.24:470.74:460.56:377:38Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:361.95:520.75:510.56:387:36Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:172.212:371.96:530.76:530.56:387:35Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:132.21:322.07:460.77:480.56:397:33Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:022.22:202.08:320.68:370.56:407:32Full Moon5Mon
6Tue2:442.23:032.19:110.59:200.56:417:30Full Moon6Tue
7Wed3:222.23:432.19:460.510:000.56:427:29Full Moon7Wed
8Thu3:582.24:192.110:180.510:360.56:437:27Full Moon8Thu
9Fri4:332.14:532.110:480.511:110.66:447:26Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:072.15:252.111:180.511:460.66:457:24Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:412.05:582.111:490.56:457:23Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:162.06:322.112:210.712:230.66:467:21Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:531.97:112.11:000.81:020.66:477:19Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:331.87:572.01:450.81:470.66:487:18Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:201.88:522.02:380.92:400.66:497:16Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:181.79:572.03:390.93:400.66:507:15Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat10:261.811:072.04:460.94:450.66:517:13Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:351.85:500.85:510.56:517:12Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:102.112:372.06:480.76:540.56:527:10Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:062.21:322.17:400.57:520.46:537:08Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:572.32:232.38:280.48:470.36:547:07New Moon21Wed
22Thu2:452.33:122.49:130.39:390.26:557:05New Moon22Thu
23Fri3:332.34:012.59:580.210:300.26:567:04New Moon23Fri
24Sat4:222.34:502.510:430.211:220.36:577:02Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:122.24:402.510:310.211:160.35:586:00Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:042.15:332.411:210.35:585:59Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:582.06:302.312:140.412:170.35:595:57First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:571.97:332.21:160.51:180.46:005:56First Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:011.88:422.12:210.62:240.56:015:54First Quarter29Thu
30Fri9:111.89:532.03:260.73:310.56:025:53First Quarter30Fri
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 5:11 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 6% 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 Waning Crescent (6% 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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