Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 34m at 5:20 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:321.68:121.31:27-0.22:290.06:406:00First Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:411.69:251.32:33-0.13:380.06:396:01First Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:571.510:381.43:44-0.14:450.06:376:02Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:091.611:421.54:54-0.15:480.06:366:03Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:111.66:00-0.16:44-0.16:346:04Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:391.61:041.67:00-0.27:33-0.16:336:05Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:291.71:521.77:53-0.28:17-0.26:316:06Full Moon7Mon
8Tue2:151.82:361.68:41-0.28:56-0.26:306:07Full Moon8Tue
9Wed2:581.83:171.69:24-0.29:33-0.26:286:08Full Moon9Wed
10Thu3:381.83:561.610:05-0.110:09-0.16:276:09Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:171.84:351.510:440.010:44-0.16:256:10Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:541.75:141.511:220.011:200.06:246:11Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:311.75:541.412:010.16:226:12Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:091.66:351.412:420.26:216:13Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:521.67:211.312:420.11:270.36:196:14Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:401.58:141.31:310.22:190.36:186:15Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:371.59:141.32:260.23:140.36:166:16Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:391.510:151.43:250.24:110.36:156:17Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:401.511:121.54:270.25:060.36:136:18Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:351.65:270.25:560.26:126:19Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:021.612:241.66:240.16:430.16:106:19Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:481.71:091.77:160.07:270.06:086:20New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:321.91:531.78:040.08:10-0.16:076:21New Moon23Wed
24Thu2:152.02:381.88:51-0.18:53-0.26:056:22New Moon24Thu
25Fri2:592.03:251.89:38-0.19:38-0.26:046:23New Moon25Fri
26Sat3:452.14:131.810:26-0.110:25-0.16:026:24Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:332.15:051.711:170.011:17-0.16:016:25Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:252.06:011.712:140.15:596:26Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:211.97:011.612:150.01:150.15:586:27First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:231.88:081.61:190.12:200.25:566:28First Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:331.89:191.62:270.23:250.25:556:29First Quarter31Thu
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 8:08 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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