Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 6:24 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 06m at 12:09 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - May 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:241.79:121.62:180.53:120.56:107:58First Quarter1Thu
2Fri9:171.710:091.63:140.64:010.56:097:59First Quarter2Fri
3Sat10:141.711:051.74:120.64:480.56:088:00First Quarter3Sat
4Sun11:111.711:561.85:110.65:340.46:078:01Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:041.76:080.56:190.46:068:02Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:411.912:521.77:030.57:020.36:058:03Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:232.01:371.77:540.47:460.36:048:04Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:042.12:201.78:410.38:290.26:038:05Full Moon8Thu
9Fri2:442.23:041.79:250.39:130.26:028:06Full Moon9Fri
10Sat3:272.23:481.810:100.39:590.26:018:07Full Moon10Sat
11Sun4:112.24:361.810:550.310:480.26:008:08Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:592.25:271.811:440.311:400.25:598:09Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:512.26:231.812:360.35:588:09Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:452.17:221.812:380.31:330.35:578:10Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:432.08:261.81:410.32:320.35:568:11Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:452.09:331.82:480.43:300.35:558:12Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:501.910:391.93:570.44:260.25:548:13Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun10:551.911:402.05:040.45:210.25:548:14Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:571.86:090.36:140.25:538:15Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:352.112:531.87:100.37:040.25:528:16Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:252.21:441.88:050.37:530.25:518:16Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:122.22:321.88:560.38:390.25:518:17New Moon22Thu
23Fri2:572.23:181.89:420.39:230.25:508:18New Moon23Fri
24Sat3:392.24:021.810:240.310:050.25:498:19New Moon24Sat
25Sun4:202.14:461.711:050.410:460.35:498:20New Moon25Sun
26Mon5:002.05:291.711:440.411:270.45:488:20Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:402.06:131.712:230.45:488:21Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:201.96:571.712:080.41:030.55:478:22Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:011.97:431.712:530.51:440.55:478:23Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:431.88:301.71:400.52:260.55:468:23First Quarter30Fri
31Sat8:291.89:191.72:320.63:080.55:468:24First Quarter31Sat
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 3:16 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 13% 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 (13% 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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