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 5h 25m 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 - Nov 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:061.65:201.811:160.211:550.46:335:09Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:461.66:041.812:010.26:345:08Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:331.66:541.712:420.412:540.36:355:07Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:271.67:491.71:340.31:530.36:365:06Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:281.68:521.72:310.32:560.26:385:04Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:331.79:571.73:300.24:020.26:395:03Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:371.811:011.74:290.15:070.16:405:02Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:361.95:280.06:090.06:415:02Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:001.812:312.06:24-0.17:07-0.16:425:01New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:561.81:242.17:18-0.28:02-0.26:435:00New Moon10Mon
11Tue1:501.92:162.18:11-0.38:55-0.26:444:59New Moon11Tue
12Wed2:421.83:082.19:03-0.39:47-0.26:454:58New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:351.84:012.19:55-0.310:40-0.16:464:57Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:291.74:552.010:48-0.211:34-0.16:474:56Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:241.75:501.811:44-0.16:484:56Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:201.66:471.712:290.012:440.06:494:55First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:181.67:451.61:250.11:450.06:514:54First Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:191.58:441.52:200.12:450.16:524:53First Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:201.59:421.53:140.13:450.16:534:53First Quarter19Wed
20Thu10:181.510:371.44:050.14:420.16:544:52Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:101.511:281.44:540.15:350.16:554:52Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:571.65:410.06:240.16:564:51Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:151.512:391.66:250.07:090.06:574:51Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:581.51:191.67:06-0.17:500.06:584:50Full Moon24Mon
25Tue1:391.51:551.67:45-0.18:290.06:594:50Full Moon25Tue
26Wed2:181.52:311.68:22-0.19:05-0.17:004:49Full Moon26Wed
27Thu2:551.43:061.68:59-0.29:41-0.17:014:49Full Moon27Thu
28Fri3:301.43:411.69:36-0.210:170.07:024:49Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:061.44:191.610:14-0.210:540.07:034:48Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:441.44:591.610:56-0.111:340.07:044:48Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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