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 : 12:37 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 46m at 6:15 am (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 - Sep 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:162.21:342.07:470.67:500.46:367:38Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:022.32:202.18:320.58:400.46:377:37Full Moon2Mon
3Tue2:462.33:052.29:150.49:280.36:387:35Full Moon3Tue
4Wed3:292.43:502.39:570.310:160.36:397:34Full Moon4Wed
5Thu4:142.44:372.310:390.311:040.36:407:32Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:002.45:252.411:230.311:550.46:417:31Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:482.36:152.412:110.36:427:29Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:402.27:082.312:500.41:020.36:427:28Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:352.18:062.31:500.51:580.46:437:26Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:362.09:112.22:550.62:590.46:447:25Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:432.010:212.24:020.64:040.56:457:23Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu10:541.911:322.25:090.65:100.56:467:22Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:002.06:130.66:150.46:477:20Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:352.212:592.07:120.67:150.46:487:18Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:302.21:522.18:040.58:090.46:497:17Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:182.32:392.28:490.58:580.46:497:15New Moon16Mon
17Tue3:012.23:222.29:300.49:420.46:507:14New Moon17Tue
18Wed3:412.24:032.210:060.410:220.46:517:12New Moon18Wed
19Thu4:182.24:412.210:400.411:000.56:527:11New Moon19Thu
20Fri4:552.15:172.211:130.411:360.66:537:09Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:312.15:532.111:460.56:547:07Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:082.06:292.112:130.612:200.56:557:06Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:461.97:082.012:510.712:580.66:557:04Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:261.97:512.01:340.71:410.66:567:03First Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:111.88:412.02:230.82:300.66:577:01First Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:031.79:402.03:180.83:250.66:587:00First Quarter26Thu
27Fri10:041.710:432.04:170.84:250.66:596:58First Quarter27Fri
28Sat11:081.811:452.05:170.75:270.67:006:56Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:081.96:140.76:270.57:016:55Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:402.11:012.07:070.57:240.47:026:53Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 9:26 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 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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