Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:01 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 11m at 8:21 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Mar 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:251.52:421.58:44-0.18:56-0.16:396:00New Moon1Fri
2Sat2:591.63:171.59:20-0.19:27-0.16:386:01New Moon2Sat
3Sun3:311.63:511.59:55-0.19:58-0.16:366:02New Moon3Sun
4Mon4:021.64:251.510:30-0.110:31-0.16:356:03Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:351.64:591.411:060.011:07-0.16:336:04Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:111.75:371.411:450.011:48-0.16:326:05Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:521.66:211.412:300.16:306:06First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:391.67:111.412:360.01:210.16:296:07First Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:341.68:111.41:310.02:210.16:286:08First Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:371.69:201.42:340.03:270.16:266:09First Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:471.610:321.53:430.04:340.16:256:10Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:581.711:371.64:530.05:380.06:236:11Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:021.76:00-0.16:37-0.16:216:12Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:361.81:001.87:02-0.27:30-0.26:206:13Full Moon14Thu
15Fri1:301.91:541.88:00-0.38:20-0.36:186:14Full Moon15Fri
16Sat2:222.02:461.98:53-0.39:08-0.36:176:15Full Moon16Sat
17Sun3:122.13:371.89:45-0.39:55-0.36:156:16Full Moon17Sun
18Mon4:012.14:271.810:36-0.210:42-0.26:146:17Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:502.05:171.711:27-0.111:32-0.16:126:18Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:401.96:081.612:200.06:116:19Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:311.87:021.512:240.01:140.16:096:20Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:251.77:591.51:190.12:090.26:086:21Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:231.69:001.52:170.23:040.36:066:22Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun9:241.610:021.53:160.23:590.36:056:23Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon10:241.510:591.54:160.34:520.36:036:24Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:181.611:501.65:130.35:410.36:016:25Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:071.66:060.26:260.26:006:26Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:351.712:511.76:540.27:070.25:586:27Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:161.81:321.77:380.27:440.15:576:27New Moon29Fri
30Sat1:521.82:101.78:180.18:180.15:556:28New Moon30Sat
31Sun2:261.92:471.78:560.18:520.15:546:29New Moon31Sun
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 11:41 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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