Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 26m at 7:31 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Mar 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:141.55:58-0.16:480.06:406:00Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:391.41:021.66:54-0.17:33-0.16:386:01Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:261.51:471.67:46-0.28:15-0.26:376:02Full Moon3Fri
4Sat2:121.72:321.78:35-0.38:56-0.36:356:03Full Moon4Sat
5Sun2:571.83:171.79:23-0.39:38-0.36:346:04Full Moon5Sun
6Mon3:431.94:031.710:12-0.310:22-0.36:326:05Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:291.94:521.611:02-0.211:08-0.36:316:06Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:181.95:431.511:56-0.111:59-0.26:296:07Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:091.86:391.512:550.06:286:08Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:061.87:411.412:56-0.11:580.06:266:09Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:121.78:511.32:010.03:060.16:256:10Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:261.610:051.33:100.14:140.26:236:11Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:401.611:141.44:210.15:190.26:226:12Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:451.65:300.16:170.16:206:13Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:121.512:401.66:310.07:060.16:196:14Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:031.61:261.67:250.07:490.06:176:15New Moon16Thu
17Fri1:481.72:081.78:120.08:270.06:166:16New Moon17Fri
18Sat2:291.82:461.68:540.09:000.06:146:17New Moon18Sat
19Sun3:061.83:231.69:330.09:320.06:136:18New Moon19Sun
20Mon3:411.83:591.610:090.110:030.06:116:19Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:131.84:351.510:440.110:340.16:106:20Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:451.85:121.511:180.211:070.16:086:21Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:181.75:491.411:550.211:450.26:076:22Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:551.76:281.412:350.36:056:22Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:371.67:131.412:280.21:210.46:036:23First Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:261.68:051.41:180.32:150.46:026:24First Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:241.69:071.42:160.33:140.46:006:25First Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:301.610:121.53:190.34:140.45:596:26First Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:351.611:131.64:240.35:110.35:576:27Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:341.75:280.26:040.25:566:28Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:071.712:261.86:280.16:520.15:546:29Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 10:40 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 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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