Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:31 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 52m at 11:40 pm (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jul 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:252.27:022.012:260.31:010.25:478:35Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:172.17:572.11:250.31:510.25:488:35Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:122.08:552.12:270.42:440.25:488:34Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:111.99:562.13:310.43:380.25:498:34Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun10:151.810:592.14:370.54:350.25:508:34Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:201.85:420.55:330.35:508:34Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:012.212:221.86:450.56:320.35:518:34Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:592.21:201.87:450.47:300.35:518:33Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:532.22:131.88:380.48:240.25:528:33New Moon9Thu
10Fri2:432.23:031.89:260.49:140.35:538:33New Moon10Fri
11Sat3:292.23:501.910:090.49:590.35:538:32New Moon11Sat
12Sun4:112.14:351.910:490.410:420.45:548:32New Moon12Sun
13Mon4:502.15:181.911:260.411:220.45:558:31Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:282.06:001.912:010.45:558:31Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:052.06:401.912:030.512:360.45:568:30Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:421.97:191.912:440.61:100.45:578:30Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:211.98:001.91:280.61:470.55:578:29First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:021.88:431.92:150.72:270.55:588:29First Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:481.79:321.93:060.73:110.55:598:28First Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:401.710:271.94:010.74:000.56:008:28First Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:381.611:252.05:000.84:540.56:008:27Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:391.76:010.75:520.46:018:26Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:232.112:381.77:000.76:510.46:028:25Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:162.11:321.87:550.67:480.36:038:25Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:062.22:241.98:440.58:420.36:048:24Full Moon25Sat
26Sun2:542.33:152.09:310.49:340.26:058:23Full Moon26Sun
27Mon3:412.34:062.110:160.310:260.26:058:22Full Moon27Mon
28Tue4:292.34:572.211:010.211:180.36:068:21Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:182.35:482.211:470.26:078:20Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:072.26:412.212:130.312:350.26:088:19Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:592.17:352.21:100.41:250.26:098:19Third Quarter31Fri
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 3:05 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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