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 : 7:31 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 16m at 1:15 pm (1.9 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 - Apr 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:571.91:161.87:240.07:390.05:536:30Full Moon1Sat
2Sun1:442.12:041.98:150.08:24-0.15:516:31Full Moon2Sun
3Mon2:312.22:531.99:06-0.19:09-0.15:506:32Full Moon3Mon
4Tue3:192.23:431.89:56-0.19:56-0.15:486:33Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:072.24:351.810:480.010:470.05:476:34Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:592.25:301.711:430.111:420.15:456:35Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:532.16:281.612:430.25:446:36Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:531.97:321.612:430.21:460.35:426:36Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:001.88:421.61:500.22:510.35:416:37Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:121.89:531.63:000.33:540.35:396:38Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:211.710:571.74:090.34:530.35:386:39Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:211.711:531.85:140.35:460.35:366:40Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:121.76:130.36:320.25:356:41Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:411.912:571.77:050.27:130.25:336:42Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:231.91:371.77:510.27:500.25:326:43New Moon15Sat
16Sun2:012.02:161.78:310.28:230.25:306:44New Moon16Sun
17Mon2:362.02:541.79:090.28:560.25:296:45New Moon17Mon
18Tue3:082.03:311.79:440.39:270.25:286:46New Moon18Tue
19Wed3:402.04:071.710:180.310:000.35:266:47Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:122.04:431.610:520.310:350.35:256:48Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:461.95:201.611:280.411:140.45:246:49Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:251.95:591.612:080.55:226:50Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:071.96:421.512:530.55:216:50First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:551.87:341.612:490.41:430.55:206:51First Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:501.88:331.61:470.42:370.55:186:52First Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:501.89:381.72:490.43:330.45:176:53First Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:531.810:391.83:550.44:270.35:166:54Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:541.811:352.05:000.45:210.25:156:55Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:511.86:030.36:130.15:136:56Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:272.21:451.98:010.28:040.06:127:57Full Moon30Sun
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 4:23 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 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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