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 59m 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 - Aug 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:592.11:201.87:330.67:220.46:098:18Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:432.12:041.98:180.68:090.46:108:17Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:242.22:461.98:590.58:530.46:118:16New Moon3Mon
4Tue3:032.23:262.09:380.49:360.36:128:15New Moon4Tue
5Wed3:412.24:052.010:150.410:180.36:138:14New Moon5Wed
6Thu4:192.24:452.110:520.411:010.46:148:13Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:592.25:282.111:300.311:460.46:148:12Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:412.26:132.212:120.36:158:11Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:262.27:022.212:350.512:580.36:168:09Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:162.17:552.21:290.51:490.36:178:08First Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:112.08:532.22:290.62:460.36:188:07First Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:132.09:592.23:340.63:470.46:198:06First Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:232.011:082.24:420.64:520.46:208:05Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:342.05:500.65:570.46:218:03Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:152.312:402.06:540.57:010.36:218:02Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:152.31:392.17:530.48:010.36:228:01Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:102.42:332.18:450.48:550.36:238:00Full Moon17Mon
18Tue3:002.43:232.29:330.39:460.36:247:58Full Moon18Tue
19Wed3:472.44:112.210:170.310:330.36:257:57Full Moon19Wed
20Thu4:322.34:562.210:580.311:190.46:267:56Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:152.25:402.211:380.46:277:54Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:572.26:232.212:030.512:170.46:287:53Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:392.17:062.112:480.612:570.56:297:52Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:222.07:502.01:330.71:390.56:297:50Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:081.98:372.02:210.82:240.66:307:49Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:581.99:292.03:120.83:120.66:317:47Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:541.810:272.04:070.84:040.66:327:46Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri10:541.811:252.05:030.84:590.66:337:44Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:511.95:590.85:540.66:347:43Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:192.112:431.96:510.76:480.56:357:41Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:082.11:302.07:390.67:390.56:367:40Waning Crescent31Mon
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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