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 5h 00m 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 - Jul 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:042.012:171.76:330.66:230.45:478:35Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:502.01:061.87:230.57:100.45:488:35Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:342.01:531.88:100.57:550.35:488:35Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:152.12:361.88:520.48:370.35:498:34New Moon4Sat
5Sun2:532.13:171.89:320.49:180.35:498:34New Moon5Sun
6Mon3:312.13:551.810:090.49:580.35:508:34New Moon6Mon
7Tue4:072.14:331.810:450.410:380.35:508:34New Moon7Tue
8Wed4:442.15:121.911:210.411:190.35:518:33Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:222.15:521.911:580.35:528:33Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:022.16:362.012:030.412:380.35:528:33Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:452.17:232.012:510.41:220.35:538:32Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:332.08:152.01:450.52:110.35:548:32First Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:272.09:132.12:430.53:040.35:548:32First Quarter13Mon
14Tue9:271.910:162.13:470.54:020.35:558:31First Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:341.911:212.24:530.55:030.25:568:31Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:431.96:010.56:060.25:568:30Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:252.312:481.97:060.47:090.25:578:30Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:242.31:492.08:070.38:090.15:588:29Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:212.42:462.09:020.39:060.15:598:28Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:142.43:392.19:530.29:590.15:598:28Full Moon20Mon
21Tue4:052.44:322.110:410.210:500.26:008:27Full Moon21Tue
22Wed4:542.35:222.111:270.211:410.36:018:26Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:422.26:122.112:120.36:028:26Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:282.17:012.012:320.412:570.36:038:25Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:142.07:492.01:230.51:410.46:038:24Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:011.98:392.02:150.62:260.46:048:23Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:511.99:301.93:080.73:120.46:058:23Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:441.810:241.94:010.74:000.56:068:22Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:411.811:192.04:560.74:500.56:078:21Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:371.85:500.75:410.56:088:20Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:112.012:311.86:440.76:320.56:088:19Waning Crescent31Fri
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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