Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 20m at 6:31 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:212.212:452.06:590.67:080.46:377:37Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:212.31:462.17:560.58:100.36:387:36Full Moon2Tue
3Wed2:162.42:402.38:470.49:060.36:397:34Full Moon3Wed
4Thu3:072.43:322.49:350.310:000.26:407:33Full Moon4Thu
5Fri3:572.44:222.410:200.210:520.36:407:31Full Moon5Fri
6Sat4:462.35:122.511:050.211:440.36:417:30Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:352.26:012.411:510.36:427:28Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:242.16:522.312:380.412:380.36:437:27Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:152.07:452.21:330.61:290.46:447:25Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:081.98:422.12:300.72:240.56:457:24Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu9:061.99:452.03:290.83:230.66:467:22Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri10:081.810:502.04:290.84:230.66:467:21Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:121.811:502.05:270.85:220.66:477:19Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:101.96:210.86:180.66:487:17Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:412.01:011.97:100.77:090.66:497:16Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:252.11:462.07:520.67:560.66:507:14Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:052.12:262.18:300.68:380.56:517:13New Moon17Wed
18Thu2:422.13:032.19:040.59:170.56:527:11New Moon18Thu
19Fri3:172.13:362.29:350.59:540.56:537:10New Moon19Fri
20Sat3:502.14:092.210:050.410:300.56:537:08New Moon20Sat
21Sun4:222.14:412.210:360.411:060.56:547:06Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:562.05:162.211:090.411:430.66:557:05Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:312.05:562.211:460.56:567:03Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:111.96:412.112:250.612:300.56:577:02Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:571.97:332.11:130.71:210.56:587:00First Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:511.88:332.12:110.72:220.56:596:58First Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:561.89:432.03:180.73:310.57:006:57First Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:121.89:562.13:290.73:430.56:005:55Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:281.911:042.14:360.64:540.46:015:54Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:342.05:370.56:000.46:025:52Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 9:20 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 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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