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 : 1:20 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 31m at 6:57 am (2.0 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 - Apr 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:341.92:511.78:590.19:050.15:526:30Full Moon1Sat
2Sun3:091.93:281.79:380.19:410.15:516:31Full Moon2Sun
3Mon3:452.04:061.710:170.110:190.15:496:32Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:242.04:481.710:590.111:020.15:486:33Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:072.05:331.711:450.211:500.15:466:34Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:552.06:251.712:370.25:456:35Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:481.97:231.712:460.21:350.25:436:36Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:491.98:301.71:490.22:390.25:426:37Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:571.89:431.72:570.23:440.25:406:38Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:091.810:521.84:080.24:480.25:396:39Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:171.911:531.95:170.25:480.15:376:40Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:171.96:210.16:430.05:366:41Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:482.01:122.07:200.07:340.05:346:41New Moon13Thu
14Fri1:392.12:032.08:130.08:210.05:336:42New Moon14Fri
15Sat2:262.22:511.99:030.09:050.05:316:43New Moon15Sat
16Sun3:122.23:381.99:510.09:480.05:306:44New Moon16Sun
17Mon3:572.24:241.810:370.110:310.15:296:45Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:402.15:101.811:220.211:140.25:276:46Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:242.05:571.712:080.35:266:47Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:081.96:451.712:000.312:540.45:246:48Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:541.87:361.612:490.41:420.45:236:49First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:441.78:321.61:410.42:320.45:226:50First Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:391.79:291.62:360.53:220.55:206:51First Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:381.710:251.73:330.54:120.45:196:52First Quarter24Mon
25Tue10:351.711:161.84:300.55:010.45:186:53Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:271.75:250.45:470.45:176:54Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:021.812:151.86:180.46:310.35:156:55Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:431.912:581.87:060.37:120.25:146:56Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:222.01:391.87:510.37:520.25:136:56Full Moon29Sat
30Sun3:002.13:191.89:340.29:320.16:127:57Full Moon30Sun
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 10:08 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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