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 4h 17m 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 - Jun 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:041.86:180.56:190.35:468:24Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:422.012:541.87:100.47:040.35:458:25Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:262.01:401.87:580.47:470.35:458:26Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:062.12:241.88:420.48:280.35:458:26New Moon4Thu
5Fri2:442.13:051.89:220.49:060.35:448:27New Moon5Fri
6Sat3:212.13:451.810:000.39:440.35:448:28New Moon6Sat
7Sun3:562.14:231.810:360.310:210.35:448:28New Moon7Sun
8Mon4:312.15:001.811:110.410:580.35:448:29Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:062.15:381.811:470.411:380.45:448:29Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:442.06:171.812:240.45:438:30Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:232.06:591.812:220.41:040.45:438:30Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:072.07:471.81:100.41:480.35:438:31First Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:541.98:391.92:030.42:360.35:438:31First Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:481.99:372.03:020.53:280.35:438:32First Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:481.910:382.04:050.54:230.25:438:32First Quarter15Mon
16Tue10:531.911:402.15:100.45:220.25:438:32Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:591.96:160.46:220.15:438:33Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:402.21:021.97:200.37:220.15:438:33Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:372.32:011.98:200.28:210.05:448:33Full Moon19Fri
20Sat2:322.42:592.09:170.29:170.05:448:34Full Moon20Sat
21Sun3:272.43:552.010:100.110:120.05:448:34Full Moon21Sun
22Mon4:202.44:502.011:020.111:060.15:448:34Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:132.35:452.011:520.15:448:34Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:062.26:402.012:010.212:430.25:458:34Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:572.17:341.912:570.31:330.25:458:35Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:482.08:291.91:550.42:230.35:458:35Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:401.99:241.92:520.53:120.35:468:35Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:341.810:191.93:500.53:590.35:468:35Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon10:291.811:131.94:460.64:470.45:468:35Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue11:241.75:400.65:350.45:478:35Waning Crescent30Tue
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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