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 3h 41m 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 - Feb 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:361.45:591.412:05-0.47:135:29Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:241.46:471.312:20-0.412:57-0.37:125:30First Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:131.37:371.21:06-0.31:50-0.27:115:31First Quarter3Wed
4Thu8:041.38:301.11:54-0.22:43-0.17:105:32First Quarter4Thu
5Fri8:591.29:281.12:44-0.23:37-0.17:095:34First Quarter5Fri
6Sat9:561.210:261.13:37-0.24:320.07:085:35Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:521.211:211.14:31-0.15:260.07:075:36Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:451.35:25-0.26:17-0.17:065:37Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:121.212:321.36:16-0.27:04-0.17:055:38Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:571.21:151.47:04-0.27:45-0.27:045:39Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:391.31:551.47:48-0.38:23-0.27:035:40Full Moon11Thu
12Fri2:171.32:331.58:29-0.38:59-0.37:025:41Full Moon12Fri
13Sat2:541.43:091.59:09-0.39:34-0.37:015:43Full Moon13Sat
14Sun3:301.53:461.59:48-0.310:09-0.37:005:44Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:071.54:241.510:29-0.310:46-0.36:585:45Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:471.55:061.411:13-0.311:28-0.36:575:46Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:301.65:511.412:00-0.26:565:47Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:181.66:411.412:15-0.312:53-0.26:555:48Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:111.57:391.31:08-0.21:53-0.16:545:49Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:121.58:451.32:07-0.22:58-0.16:525:50Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun9:201.59:581.33:13-0.24:07-0.16:515:51Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:331.511:091.44:23-0.25:16-0.16:505:52Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:411.65:32-0.26:19-0.26:485:53Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:131.512:411.76:36-0.37:16-0.36:475:54Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:091.61:361.77:34-0.48:07-0.36:465:55New Moon25Thu
26Fri2:011.72:271.78:28-0.48:53-0.36:445:57New Moon26Fri
27Sat2:501.73:151.79:17-0.49:37-0.36:435:58New Moon27Sat
28Sun3:371.74:001.710:05-0.310:18-0.36:425:59Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:211.74:451.610:51-0.310:59-0.26:406:00Waxing Crescent29Mon
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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