Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:01 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m at 7:29 pm (2.1 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 - Oct 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:592.22:232.28:250.38:490.37:036:52New Moon1Thu
2Fri2:432.23:082.39:080.29:370.27:036:50New Moon2Fri
3Sat3:282.23:542.49:520.210:240.27:046:49New Moon3Sat
4Sun4:152.24:412.410:380.111:140.27:056:47Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:042.25:312.411:260.27:066:46Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:562.16:242.312:060.312:190.27:076:44Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:512.07:222.21:040.41:170.37:086:43First Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:522.08:252.12:060.42:210.37:096:41First Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:581.99:342.13:110.53:280.47:106:40First Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:091.910:452.04:170.54:350.47:116:38First Quarter10Sat
11Sun11:181.911:502.05:190.45:410.37:126:37Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:192.06:180.46:420.37:136:35Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:472.01:132.07:110.37:380.37:146:34Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:362.02:012.17:580.38:280.27:156:32Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:212.02:442.18:410.29:130.27:166:31Full Moon15Thu
16Fri3:032.03:242.19:200.29:540.37:176:29Full Moon16Fri
17Sat3:422.04:012.19:560.210:320.37:186:28Full Moon17Sat
18Sun4:212.04:372.110:310.211:070.37:196:27Full Moon18Sun
19Mon4:581.95:122.011:050.311:430.47:206:25Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:361.85:482.011:400.37:216:24Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:141.86:251.912:190.412:180.47:226:23Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:541.77:061.812:580.51:000.47:236:21Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:361.77:521.81:420.51:470.47:246:20Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:241.68:431.82:310.52:400.47:256:19Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:181.68:411.72:240.52:370.46:265:17Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon9:181.79:411.73:190.53:380.46:275:16Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue10:181.710:401.84:130.44:380.36:285:15Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:131.911:351.85:070.35:370.26:295:14Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:052.05:590.26:330.26:305:12Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:261.912:542.16:490.07:260.16:315:11New Moon30Fri
31Sat1:161.91:422.27:38-0.18:170.06:325:10New Moon31Sat
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 10:45 pm — 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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