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 5h 12m 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 - Aug 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:232.18:022.31:340.41:540.26:108:18First Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:202.09:032.22:360.42:500.36:108:17First Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:221.910:062.23:400.53:490.36:118:16First Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:261.911:102.24:430.64:480.46:128:14Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:301.95:450.65:470.46:138:13Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:102.212:291.96:440.66:450.46:148:12Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:042.21:231.97:380.67:380.46:158:11Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:522.22:112.08:250.58:260.46:168:10Full Moon8Thu
9Fri2:352.22:552.09:060.59:100.46:178:09Full Moon9Fri
10Sat3:152.23:352.09:430.59:490.46:178:08Full Moon10Sat
11Sun3:522.24:132.010:180.410:260.56:188:07Full Moon11Sun
12Mon4:272.24:492.010:490.411:010.56:198:05Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:022.15:232.011:210.511:360.66:208:04Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:372.15:562.011:520.56:218:03Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:112.06:312.012:130.612:260.56:228:02Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:482.07:102.112:530.71:040.56:238:00Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:271.97:542.11:370.71:480.56:247:59Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:131.98:452.12:270.82:370.56:257:58Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:061.99:452.13:240.83:320.56:257:56Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:091.910:502.14:270.84:330.56:267:55Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:171.911:552.25:330.75:370.56:277:54Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:222.06:360.66:410.46:287:52Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:542.31:222.17:340.57:430.36:297:51Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:502.42:172.28:270.48:400.26:307:49New Moon24Sat
25Sun2:422.43:102.49:170.39:350.26:317:48New Moon25Sun
26Mon3:342.54:022.410:050.210:280.26:327:47New Moon26Mon
27Tue4:252.44:542.510:530.211:210.26:327:45Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:162.45:472.511:420.26:337:44Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:092.36:412.412:170.312:340.26:347:42Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:032.27:372.31:140.41:280.36:357:41First Quarter30Fri
31Sat7:592.18:362.22:150.52:250.46:367:39First Quarter31Sat
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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