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 4h 48m 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 - Oct 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:212.05:332.111:270.47:036:51Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:561.96:082.112:000.612:020.57:046:50Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:331.96:482.012:380.612:420.57:056:48Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:131.87:332.01:210.71:280.57:066:47Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:591.88:242.02:100.72:200.57:066:45Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:541.89:221.93:060.73:190.57:076:44Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:571.810:272.04:050.74:210.57:086:42Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed11:031.911:312.05:050.65:260.47:096:41Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:052.06:040.56:290.47:106:39Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:302.11:012.16:590.37:280.37:116:38Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:252.11:542.37:520.28:240.27:126:36New Moon11Sat
12Sun2:172.22:442.48:420.19:170.17:136:35New Moon12Sun
13Mon3:082.23:352.49:320.010:100.17:146:33New Moon13Mon
14Tue3:592.24:262.410:220.011:020.17:156:32Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:522.15:192.411:130.011:560.27:166:31Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:462.16:142.312:060.17:176:29Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:422.07:112.212:530.21:040.27:186:28Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:411.98:122.01:530.32:060.27:196:26First Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:431.89:161.92:540.43:100.37:206:25First Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:491.810:211.93:550.44:140.37:216:24First Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:541.811:221.84:530.45:160.37:226:22Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:531.85:470.46:140.37:236:21Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:171.812:451.96:370.37:070.37:246:20Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:041.81:301.97:230.37:550.37:256:18Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:481.92:111.98:040.28:380.37:266:17Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:281.91:492.07:420.28:170.26:275:16Full Moon26Sun
27Mon2:071.82:242.08:170.28:530.26:285:15Full Moon27Mon
28Tue2:441.82:571.98:510.29:280.26:295:13Full Moon28Tue
29Wed3:201.83:301.99:240.210:020.36:305:12Full Moon29Wed
30Thu3:551.74:041.99:580.210:370.36:315:11Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:291.74:401.910:350.211:140.36:325:10Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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