Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:20 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 34m at 10:28 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jan 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:491.55:121.511:10-0.611:45-0.57:244:57Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:441.46:061.412:07-0.57:244:58Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:381.47:001.312:37-0.51:06-0.47:244:59Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:341.47:551.21:29-0.42:06-0.37:245:00Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:321.38:541.12:22-0.43:06-0.37:255:01Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:311.39:531.03:15-0.34:05-0.27:255:02Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat10:291.310:511.04:09-0.35:02-0.27:245:02Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:231.311:441.05:03-0.35:56-0.27:245:03Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:131.35:56-0.36:45-0.27:245:04Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:331.112:581.36:44-0.37:29-0.27:245:05Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:181.11:391.37:29-0.48:09-0.37:245:06New Moon11Wed
12Thu2:001.12:181.38:10-0.48:46-0.37:245:07New Moon12Thu
13Fri2:381.22:551.38:48-0.49:20-0.37:245:08New Moon13Fri
14Sat3:141.23:311.39:25-0.49:53-0.37:235:09New Moon14Sat
15Sun3:481.24:051.310:01-0.410:24-0.37:235:10Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:221.24:391.310:38-0.310:57-0.37:235:11Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:561.25:151.211:18-0.311:33-0.47:225:12Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:341.35:551.212:00-0.37:225:13Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:161.36:391.212:14-0.412:48-0.27:225:14First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:051.37:301.11:00-0.41:43-0.27:215:16First Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:001.38:291.11:53-0.42:44-0.27:215:17First Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:031.39:381.12:53-0.43:52-0.27:205:18First Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:121.310:491.13:58-0.45:02-0.27:195:19Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:211.411:551.25:07-0.46:09-0.37:195:20Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:251.56:14-0.57:09-0.47:185:21Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:561.31:231.67:16-0.68:04-0.57:185:22Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:521.42:181.68:14-0.68:54-0.57:175:23Full Moon27Fri
28Sat2:461.53:111.69:08-0.79:42-0.67:165:24Full Moon28Sat
29Sun3:381.54:021.610:01-0.610:29-0.67:155:26Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:291.64:511.510:53-0.611:16-0.57:155:27Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:191.65:401.411:46-0.57:145:28Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 1:54 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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