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 3h 00m 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 - Nov 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:291.91:522.27:420.08:320.06:345:08Full Moon1Sat
2Sun2:161.82:382.18:27-0.19:190.06:355:07Full Moon2Sun
3Mon3:021.83:232.19:120.010:040.16:365:06Full Moon3Mon
4Tue3:471.74:082.09:560.010:490.26:375:05Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:331.74:541.910:410.111:340.36:385:04Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:191.65:401.711:280.16:395:03Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:071.56:281.612:210.312:170.26:405:02Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:581.57:181.61:100.41:090.36:415:01Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:531.48:111.52:000.42:040.36:425:00Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:501.49:071.52:500.43:010.36:434:59Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue9:471.510:031.53:380.33:570.36:454:58Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:391.510:561.54:240.34:530.36:464:58Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:261.611:431.55:090.25:460.26:474:57Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:091.75:520.16:360.26:484:56Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:271.512:491.76:350.17:210.16:494:55New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:081.51:281.87:170.08:040.16:504:55New Moon16Sun
17Mon1:481.52:091.87:59-0.18:460.06:514:54New Moon17Mon
18Tue2:281.52:511.88:42-0.19:280.06:524:53New Moon18Tue
19Wed3:111.53:361.89:27-0.110:130.06:534:53Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:571.54:241.810:15-0.111:010.06:544:52Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:471.55:161.711:07-0.111:550.06:554:51Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:421.56:111.712:06-0.16:564:51Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:421.47:101.612:520.01:110.06:574:50First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:461.58:141.51:510.02:180.06:584:50First Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:541.59:201.52:50-0.13:270.06:594:50First Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:591.610:251.43:47-0.14:33-0.17:014:49Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:001.711:251.44:44-0.25:36-0.17:024:49Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:551.75:38-0.26:35-0.27:034:48Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:201.412:461.86:31-0.27:29-0.27:044:48Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:101.41:341.87:21-0.38:17-0.27:054:48Full 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 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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