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 4h 01m 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 - Oct 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:491.95:072.110:570.511:320.76:035:51Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:261.85:472.011:360.56:045:50Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:051.86:322.012:140.712:200.66:055:48First Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:491.77:231.91:030.71:110.66:055:47First Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:421.78:211.91:580.82:090.66:065:45First Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:431.79:231.92:560.73:110.66:075:44First Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:491.810:241.93:540.74:140.56:085:42Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:501.911:202.04:490.55:160.46:095:41Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:452.15:410.46:140.46:105:39Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:112.112:362.26:310.37:080.36:115:38Full Moon10Sun
11Mon1:002.11:242.37:190.28:000.26:125:36Full Moon11Mon
12Tue1:492.12:122.48:070.18:510.26:135:35Full Moon12Tue
13Wed2:382.13:012.48:550.09:410.26:145:33Full Moon13Wed
14Thu3:292.13:522.49:440.010:340.26:155:32Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:212.04:462.310:360.111:300.36:165:31Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:172.05:432.211:330.26:175:29Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:151.96:452.112:310.412:350.26:185:28Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:191.87:522.01:350.41:410.36:195:26Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:271.89:021.92:390.52:490.36:205:25Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:351.810:081.83:400.43:550.46:215:24Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu10:381.811:061.84:370.44:570.36:225:22Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:331.911:551.85:280.45:540.36:235:21Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:212.06:150.36:450.36:245:20Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:401.81:042.06:570.27:300.36:255:18New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:201.81:432.07:360.28:110.36:265:17New Moon25Mon
26Tue1:591.82:192.08:120.28:480.36:275:16New Moon26Tue
27Wed2:361.82:542.08:460.29:220.36:285:15New Moon27Wed
28Thu3:121.73:271.99:190.29:560.36:295:13New Moon28Thu
29Fri3:481.74:021.99:530.210:300.36:305:12Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:221.64:391.910:280.311:070.46:315:11Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:581.65:181.811:070.311:470.46:325:10Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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