Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 40m at 2:09 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:001.610:211.63:510.44:190.46:345:08Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:531.711:131.64:400.35:120.36:355:07Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:411.75:260.36:020.36:365:06Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:001.712:241.86:100.26:490.26:375:05Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:431.71:031.86:510.27:320.26:385:04Full Moon5Tue
6Wed1:231.71:391.97:300.18:120.16:395:03Full Moon6Wed
7Thu2:011.72:141.98:070.18:500.16:405:02Full Moon7Thu
8Fri2:381.72:501.98:450.09:270.16:415:01Full Moon8Fri
9Sat3:151.63:281.99:230.010:050.16:425:00Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:531.64:081.810:040.010:460.16:434:59Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:341.64:521.810:490.011:310.26:444:59Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:211.65:401.811:390.06:454:58Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:121.66:331.712:220.112:350.16:464:57Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:101.67:321.71:180.11:380.16:484:56Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:141.68:371.62:170.12:440.16:494:55Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:211.79:451.63:180.03:520.06:504:55Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:261.710:521.64:180.04:580.06:514:54Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:271.811:521.65:17-0.16:01-0.16:524:53Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:231.96:13-0.27:00-0.26:534:53Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:481.61:152.07:07-0.37:54-0.26:544:52New Moon20Wed
21Thu1:401.72:052.07:58-0.38:44-0.26:554:52New Moon21Thu
22Fri2:301.62:541.98:47-0.39:32-0.26:564:51New Moon22Fri
23Sat3:181.63:421.89:35-0.310:18-0.16:574:50Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:061.64:291.810:22-0.211:04-0.16:584:50Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:531.55:161.611:10-0.111:490.06:594:50Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:411.46:021.511:59-0.17:004:49Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:301.46:501.412:350.012:500.07:014:49First Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:211.37:391.41:210.01:430.17:024:48First Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:141.38:321.32:080.12:370.17:034:48First Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:091.39:281.32:560.03:320.17:044:48First Quarter30Sat
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 5:15 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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