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 4h 39m 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 - Mar 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:041.75:281.511:37-0.211:40-0.16:396:01Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:471.66:121.412:22-0.16:376:02Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:301.66:581.412:22-0.11:090.06:366:03First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:151.57:481.31:070.01:570.16:346:04First Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:051.48:431.31:560.12:490.26:336:05First Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:011.49:431.32:490.13:430.26:326:06First Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:011.410:411.33:450.14:380.26:306:07Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:001.411:341.44:420.15:320.26:296:08Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:521.55:380.16:210.16:276:09Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:221.512:391.66:310.07:050.16:266:10Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:051.61:211.67:190.07:450.06:246:11Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:451.72:011.78:04-0.18:24-0.16:236:12Full Moon12Sat
13Sun2:231.72:411.78:47-0.19:01-0.16:216:13Full Moon13Sun
14Mon3:021.83:211.79:29-0.19:40-0.16:206:14Full Moon14Mon
15Tue3:421.94:031.710:12-0.110:21-0.16:186:14Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:251.94:481.710:58-0.111:07-0.16:166:15Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:111.95:371.711:480.011:57-0.16:156:16Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:011.96:311.612:430.06:136:17Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:561.87:311.612:540.01:440.16:126:18Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:591.88:401.51:570.02:490.16:106:19Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:091.79:531.63:060.13:560.16:096:20Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue10:221.711:021.64:160.15:010.16:076:21Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:281.85:240.06:010.06:066:22Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:021.712:271.86:260.06:550.06:046:23Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:561.81:201.87:23-0.17:43-0.16:036:24New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:451.92:071.88:14-0.18:27-0.16:016:25New Moon26Sat
27Sun2:302.02:521.89:02-0.19:08-0.16:006:26New Moon27Sun
28Mon3:132.03:351.89:460.09:470.05:586:27New Moon28Mon
29Tue3:532.04:171.710:270.010:240.05:566:28Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:321.94:581.711:080.111:020.15:556:29Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:111.95:401.611:480.211:420.25:536:30Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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