Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 56m at 2:01 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:44 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Apr 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:061.89:491.73:020.13:480.25:536:30Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu10:151.810:531.74:080.24:480.25:516:31Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:171.711:501.85:120.25:440.25:506:32Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:111.86:120.16:340.15:486:33Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:401.912:591.87:050.17:190.15:476:34Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:241.91:421.87:520.17:590.15:456:34New Moon6Mon
7Tue2:052.02:231.88:350.18:350.15:446:35New Moon7Tue
8Wed2:422.03:011.89:130.19:090.15:426:36New Moon8Wed
9Thu3:172.03:391.89:500.29:420.15:416:37New Moon9Thu
10Fri3:511.94:171.710:240.210:160.25:396:38Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:241.94:541.710:590.310:500.25:386:39Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:581.95:311.611:350.311:290.35:366:40Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:351.96:101.612:140.35:356:41Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:151.86:531.612:120.312:570.45:346:42First Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:011.87:421.61:000.41:460.45:326:43First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:531.88:391.61:550.42:380.45:316:44First Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:521.79:401.72:550.43:330.45:296:45First Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:551.810:401.83:580.44:300.35:286:46Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:571.811:362.05:020.35:260.25:276:47Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:541.96:030.26:200.15:256:48Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:292.112:481.97:010.17:120.05:246:48Full Moon21Tue
22Wed1:192.21:412.07:550.18:020.05:226:49Full Moon22Wed
23Thu2:092.32:342.08:480.08:53-0.15:216:50Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:002.33:272.09:400.09:44-0.15:206:51Full Moon24Fri
25Sat3:512.34:222.010:330.010:380.05:196:52Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:452.36:191.912:280.16:177:53Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:412.27:181.912:350.11:260.16:167:54Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:392.18:201.81:360.22:260.26:157:55Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:412.09:241.82:400.23:250.26:147:56Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:451.910:291.83:450.34:230.36:127:57Third Quarter30Thu
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 4:52 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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