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 : in 21m at 1:20 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:541.97:341.712:470.41:370.46:107:59Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:361.88:201.61:330.42:210.46:097:59First Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:231.89:111.62:230.53:080.56:088:00First Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:151.810:061.73:180.53:570.46:078:01First Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:131.711:021.84:160.54:480.46:068:02First Quarter5Thu
6Fri11:111.811:561.95:160.55:390.36:058:03Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:081.86:160.46:300.36:048:04Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:462.01:011.87:130.37:210.26:038:05Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:342.11:511.98:070.38:100.16:018:06Full Moon9Mon
10Tue2:212.22:411.98:590.29:000.16:018:07Full Moon10Tue
11Wed3:082.33:321.99:490.19:490.06:008:08Full Moon11Wed
12Thu3:572.34:242.010:390.110:400.05:598:09Full Moon12Thu
13Fri4:482.35:191.911:310.111:340.15:588:10Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:412.36:161.912:260.15:578:10Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:372.27:161.912:320.11:230.25:568:11Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:362.18:191.91:350.22:230.25:558:12Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:382.09:241.92:410.33:220.25:548:13Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:432.010:291.93:470.34:200.25:538:14Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:471.911:312.04:520.35:160.25:538:15Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:481.95:550.36:090.25:528:16Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:272.012:431.86:550.36:590.25:518:16Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:172.11:331.87:490.37:460.25:518:17Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:022.12:181.88:370.38:290.25:508:18New Moon23Mon
24Tue2:432.13:021.89:210.39:100.25:498:19New Moon24Tue
25Wed3:222.13:431.810:010.39:470.25:498:20New Moon25Wed
26Thu3:592.14:241.810:380.310:240.35:488:20New Moon26Thu
27Fri4:342.15:031.811:140.311:000.35:488:21Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:102.05:431.711:500.411:370.45:478:22Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:462.06:221.712:260.45:478:23Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:242.07:011.712:170.41:040.45:468:23Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:031.97:431.71:000.51:440.45:468:24Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 4:24 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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