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 : 2:09 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 46m at 7:44 am (1.9 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 - May 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:082.21:292.07:430.17:520.06:117:58Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:022.32:252.08:400.18:460.06:107:59Full Moon2Fri
3Sat2:542.43:202.09:350.09:370.06:088:00Full Moon3Sat
4Sun3:452.44:132.010:270.010:280.06:078:01Full Moon4Sun
5Mon4:372.35:071.911:190.111:200.16:068:02Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:292.36:001.912:110.16:058:03Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:212.26:551.812:130.11:040.26:048:04Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:142.17:511.81:090.21:570.36:038:05Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:081.98:491.82:080.32:500.36:028:05Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat9:031.89:481.83:070.43:420.46:018:06Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun10:001.810:461.84:060.54:310.46:008:07Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon10:571.711:401.85:040.55:200.45:598:08Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:501.75:590.56:060.45:588:09Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:281.912:401.76:510.56:510.35:578:10Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:132.01:261.87:400.47:330.35:568:11Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:532.02:101.88:250.48:130.35:568:12Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat2:302.02:511.89:060.48:520.35:558:13New Moon17Sat
18Sun3:062.13:301.89:450.39:300.25:548:13New Moon18Sun
19Mon3:412.14:081.810:220.310:080.25:538:14New Moon19Mon
20Tue4:172.14:461.810:590.310:470.35:528:15New Moon20Tue
21Wed4:542.15:251.811:370.311:290.35:528:16Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:342.16:081.812:180.35:518:17Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:182.16:541.812:150.31:020.35:508:18Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:052.07:461.81:070.41:500.35:508:18First Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:562.08:431.92:040.42:430.35:498:19First Quarter25Sun
26Mon8:541.99:452.03:060.43:380.25:488:20First Quarter26Mon
27Tue9:571.910:492.04:120.44:360.25:488:21First Quarter27Tue
28Wed11:041.911:512.15:190.45:340.25:478:22Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:091.96:250.36:330.15:478:22Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:492.21:101.97:280.27:310.15:468:23Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:442.32:081.98:260.28:260.05:468:24Full Moon31Sat
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 10:56 am — 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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