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 : 5:15 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 29m at 10:56 am (1.8 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 - Jun 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:042.33:331.99:540.29:440.15:468:24New Moon1Tue
2Wed3:582.34:281.910:460.210:380.15:458:25New Moon2Wed
3Thu4:512.35:231.911:380.211:320.25:458:26Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:442.26:181.912:290.35:458:26Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:362.17:131.812:280.31:190.35:448:27Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:272.08:081.81:250.42:090.35:448:28First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:171.99:031.82:230.52:570.45:448:28First Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:091.89:581.93:200.53:430.45:448:29First Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:021.710:511.94:170.64:280.45:448:29First Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:571.711:421.95:120.65:140.45:438:30Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:501.66:060.66:000.45:438:30Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:292.012:411.76:570.66:460.45:438:31Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:132.01:281.77:460.57:310.35:438:31Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:552.02:131.78:310.58:150.35:438:32Full Moon14Mon
15Tue2:352.12:541.79:120.48:570.35:438:32Full Moon15Tue
16Wed3:142.13:341.79:520.49:380.35:438:32Full Moon16Wed
17Thu3:522.14:131.710:300.410:180.35:438:33Full Moon17Thu
18Fri4:302.14:521.811:070.411:010.35:438:33Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:092.15:341.811:450.311:450.35:448:33Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:502.16:191.812:250.35:448:34Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:332.07:071.912:340.41:080.35:448:34Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:202.07:592.01:280.41:550.25:448:34Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:111.98:542.02:260.52:450.25:448:34Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:091.99:542.13:290.53:390.25:458:34Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:121.810:572.14:350.54:360.25:458:35Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:201.85:420.55:360.25:458:35Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:012.212:251.86:480.46:380.25:468:35Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:012.21:271.87:510.47:390.25:468:35Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:592.32:251.98:480.38:380.15:468:35New Moon29Tue
30Wed2:542.33:191.99:410.39:320.15:478:35New Moon30Wed
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 2:05 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 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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