Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 48m at 4:07 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:291.77:001.512:210.21:080.35:526:30Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:161.77:531.51:100.31:560.45:506:31Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:091.68:501.52:030.42:470.45:496:32Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:071.69:501.53:000.43:400.45:476:33Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:071.610:461.63:590.44:310.45:466:34Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:031.611:361.74:570.45:200.35:446:35Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:531.75:530.36:060.35:436:36Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:201.812:381.76:440.36:490.25:416:37Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:001.91:201.77:310.27:300.15:406:38New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:392.02:011.88:150.28:110.15:386:39New Moon10Tue
11Wed2:182.12:421.88:580.18:520.05:376:40New Moon11Wed
12Thu2:592.13:261.89:410.19:360.05:356:41New Moon12Thu
13Fri3:422.14:121.810:260.110:220.15:346:42Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:292.15:021.811:150.211:140.15:336:43Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:192.15:561.812:080.25:316:44Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:142.06:561.712:110.21:070.25:306:44First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:141.98:021.71:140.22:090.25:286:45First Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:201.99:111.82:230.33:110.25:276:46First Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:311.810:181.93:320.34:120.25:266:47Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:381.811:192.04:400.35:090.25:246:48Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:391.85:440.26:030.15:236:49Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:142.112:331.86:430.26:530.15:226:50Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:032.21:231.87:360.17:390.15:206:51Full Moon23Mon
24Tue1:492.22:091.88:250.18:220.15:196:52Full Moon24Tue
25Wed2:322.22:531.89:090.19:040.15:186:53Full Moon25Wed
26Thu3:132.23:361.89:510.29:430.25:166:54Full Moon26Thu
27Fri3:532.14:181.810:300.310:230.25:156:55Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:332.05:001.711:090.311:030.35:146:56Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:122.06:431.712:490.46:137:57Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:531.97:271.612:450.41:300.46:117:58Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 7:17 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 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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