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 55m 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 - Sep 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:592.09:402.23:170.63:250.56:377:38First Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:041.910:452.14:190.74:260.56:387:36First Quarter2Mon
3Tue11:081.911:462.15:190.75:260.56:397:35Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:082.06:160.76:240.56:397:33Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:402.11:012.07:080.77:170.56:407:32Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:272.21:472.07:530.68:040.56:417:30Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:092.22:302.18:340.58:470.56:427:29Full Moon7Sat
8Sun2:482.23:082.19:100.59:260.56:437:27Full Moon8Sun
9Mon3:242.23:442.19:430.510:020.56:447:26Full Moon9Mon
10Tue4:002.24:172.210:140.510:370.56:457:24Full Moon10Tue
11Wed4:342.14:482.210:450.511:110.66:457:22Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:072.15:212.211:170.511:460.66:467:21Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:412.05:562.111:520.56:477:19Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:172.06:352.112:240.712:310.56:487:18Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:572.07:212.11:060.71:160.56:497:16Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:431.98:132.11:560.82:080.56:507:15Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:391.99:132.12:540.83:070.56:517:13Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:441.910:202.13:580.74:120.56:527:11Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:552.011:292.15:040.75:190.56:527:10Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:022.16:080.66:250.46:537:08Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:322.21:032.27:060.47:280.36:547:07Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:292.31:582.38:010.38:260.26:557:05New Moon22Sun
23Mon2:232.42:502.48:510.29:200.26:567:04New Moon23Mon
24Tue3:142.43:412.59:400.110:130.26:577:02New Moon24Tue
25Wed4:052.34:322.510:280.111:050.26:587:00Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:562.35:232.511:170.211:580.36:596:59Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:482.26:162.412:080.26:596:57Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:402.17:102.312:520.41:010.37:006:56Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:352.08:082.11:500.51:580.47:016:54First Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:331.99:082.02:480.62:580.57:026:53First Quarter30Mon
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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