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 4h 50m 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 - Jan 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:191.36:441.412:25-0.412:49-0.47:244:58First Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:151.37:411.31:18-0.41:51-0.37:244:58First Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:161.38:451.22:14-0.42:56-0.37:244:59First Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:211.39:521.23:12-0.44:04-0.37:245:00First Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:271.410:581.24:13-0.45:11-0.37:245:01Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:301.411:591.25:14-0.56:14-0.47:245:02Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:281.56:13-0.57:12-0.47:245:03Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:561.21:221.57:10-0.58:05-0.47:245:04Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:481.22:131.58:02-0.68:54-0.47:245:05Full Moon9Wed
10Thu2:371.33:011.58:52-0.69:39-0.47:245:06Full Moon10Thu
11Fri3:241.33:471.49:38-0.510:21-0.47:245:06Full Moon11Fri
12Sat4:101.34:311.410:24-0.511:02-0.37:245:07Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:551.25:131.311:08-0.411:43-0.37:245:08Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:391.25:541.211:53-0.37:235:10Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:221.26:361.212:22-0.312:38-0.27:235:11Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:071.17:211.11:03-0.21:26-0.27:235:12Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:531.18:101.01:45-0.22:16-0.17:225:13Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:441.19:051.02:31-0.23:09-0.17:225:14Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:371.110:021.03:19-0.24:06-0.17:215:15Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:321.210:591.04:10-0.25:03-0.17:215:16Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:251.211:511.05:04-0.25:58-0.17:205:17Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:151.35:57-0.36:49-0.27:205:18Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:381.11:021.46:49-0.47:36-0.37:195:19Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:231.11:471.47:38-0.48:20-0.37:195:20New Moon24Thu
25Fri2:061.22:311.58:25-0.59:02-0.47:185:21New Moon25Fri
26Sat2:501.33:151.59:11-0.59:45-0.47:175:23New Moon26Sat
27Sun3:361.44:011.59:58-0.510:28-0.57:175:24Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:231.44:481.510:48-0.511:14-0.57:165:25Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:121.45:371.511:40-0.57:155:26Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:031.56:291.412:03-0.512:37-0.47:145:27First Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:581.47:261.312:56-0.41:39-0.37:145:28First Quarter31Thu
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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