Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 33m at 12:37 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:502.05:072.111:030.411:280.57:036:51Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:232.05:412.111:350.47:046:50Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:571.96:172.112:040.612:100.57:056:48Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:341.96:592.012:430.612:510.57:066:47Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:161.87:462.01:290.61:390.57:066:45First Quarter5Fri
6Sat8:061.88:422.02:220.72:340.57:076:44First Quarter6Sat
7Sun9:051.89:452.03:210.73:370.57:086:42First Quarter7Sun
8Mon10:131.810:532.04:250.64:440.57:096:41Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:231.911:582.15:290.55:510.47:106:39Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:272.06:300.46:550.37:116:38Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:582.21:242.17:260.37:550.27:126:36Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:522.22:182.38:180.18:510.17:136:35Full Moon12Fri
13Sat2:442.23:092.49:080.19:440.17:146:33Full Moon13Sat
14Sun3:362.23:592.49:560.010:360.17:156:32Full Moon14Sun
15Mon4:272.24:502.410:450.011:290.17:166:30Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:192.15:422.311:340.17:176:29Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:122.06:362.212:240.212:270.17:186:28Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:071.97:332.11:210.31:230.27:196:26Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri8:041.88:332.02:200.42:230.37:206:25Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat9:061.89:371.93:210.43:250.37:216:24Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun10:101.710:411.84:200.54:270.47:226:22Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon11:111.711:391.85:160.55:260.47:236:21Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:071.86:080.46:220.47:246:20Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:311.812:571.86:560.47:130.37:256:18Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:161.81:411.97:380.37:590.37:266:17Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:581.82:211.98:170.28:410.37:276:16New Moon26Fri
27Sat2:361.82:571.98:530.29:190.27:286:15New Moon27Sat
28Sun2:131.82:312.08:270.28:550.26:295:13New Moon28Sun
29Mon2:491.83:042.08:590.29:310.26:305:12New Moon29Mon
30Tue3:231.83:381.99:320.210:060.36:315:11Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed3:561.74:131.910:060.210:420.36:325:10Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 3:40 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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