Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:08 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 21m at 6:43 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Dec 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:161.39:321.33:070.13:290.17:054:48Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat10:101.310:281.33:560.04:250.17:064:48Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:011.411:191.34:440.05:200.07:074:47Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:471.55:32-0.16:13-0.17:084:47Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:061.312:311.56:18-0.27:01-0.17:094:47Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:501.31:131.67:04-0.37:47-0.27:104:47New Moon6Wed
7Thu1:331.41:551.77:48-0.38:31-0.27:114:47New Moon7Thu
8Fri2:161.42:391.78:33-0.49:15-0.37:124:47New Moon8Fri
9Sat3:001.43:241.79:19-0.410:00-0.37:124:47New Moon9Sat
10Sun3:471.44:121.710:07-0.410:48-0.37:134:47Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:371.45:031.610:59-0.411:40-0.37:144:47Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:311.45:571.611:56-0.37:154:48Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:281.46:541.512:35-0.312:58-0.37:164:48First Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:291.47:571.41:34-0.32:03-0.37:164:48First Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:341.49:031.32:33-0.33:10-0.37:174:48First Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:411.410:091.33:32-0.34:16-0.37:184:49Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:451.511:121.34:31-0.45:20-0.37:184:49Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:431.55:28-0.46:20-0.37:194:49Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:081.312:361.66:23-0.47:15-0.47:194:50Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:001.31:251.67:14-0.58:05-0.47:204:50Full Moon20Wed
21Thu1:481.32:111.68:01-0.58:50-0.47:204:51Full Moon21Thu
22Fri2:331.32:541.58:46-0.59:31-0.47:214:51Full Moon22Fri
23Sat3:171.33:351.59:28-0.410:11-0.37:214:52Full Moon23Sat
24Sun3:591.34:151.410:08-0.410:49-0.37:224:52Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:401.24:541.410:48-0.311:26-0.27:224:53Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:211.25:331.311:28-0.37:234:53Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:021.26:131.212:04-0.212:10-0.27:234:54Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:441.16:561.212:43-0.212:55-0.27:234:55Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:281.17:421.11:25-0.21:45-0.17:244:55Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:161.18:331.12:09-0.22:38-0.17:244:56Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun9:091.19:331.02:57-0.23:34-0.17:244:57Third Quarter31Sun
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 9:55 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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