Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:21 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 54m at 6:01 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Aug 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:491.99:292.13:070.63:170.36:108:17Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:511.910:332.24:120.64:160.36:118:16Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon11:001.911:402.25:210.65:190.36:128:15Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:091.96:290.66:240.36:138:14Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:452.31:132.07:340.57:280.36:138:13Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:452.42:122.08:320.48:290.26:148:12New Moon6Thu
7Fri2:422.43:082.19:260.39:250.26:158:11New Moon7Fri
8Sat3:352.44:012.110:150.310:180.26:168:10New Moon8Sat
9Sun4:262.44:532.211:020.311:100.36:178:09Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:152.35:442.211:470.36:188:07Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:022.26:332.212:020.412:320.46:198:06Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:482.17:222.112:540.51:160.46:208:05Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:352.08:122.11:470.62:010.56:208:04First Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:231.99:032.02:400.72:480.56:218:02First Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:151.89:572.03:340.73:360.66:228:01First Quarter15Sat
16Sun10:121.810:532.04:290.84:270.66:238:00First Quarter16Sun
17Mon11:111.811:482.05:240.85:200.66:247:59Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:081.86:190.86:130.66:257:57Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:402.112:591.87:110.77:040.66:267:56Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:272.11:461.97:580.77:520.56:277:55Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:102.22:281.98:400.68:360.56:277:53Full Moon21Fri
22Sat2:502.23:072.09:180.59:180.46:287:52Full Moon22Sat
23Sun3:272.33:442.19:540.59:590.46:297:50Full Moon23Sun
24Mon4:042.34:212.110:280.410:400.46:307:49Full Moon24Mon
25Tue4:412.35:002.211:040.411:220.56:317:48Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:192.25:412.211:410.46:327:46Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:002.26:252.212:060.512:220.46:337:45Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:452.17:142.212:550.61:080.46:347:43Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:352.18:072.21:500.62:000.46:347:42Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:322.09:082.22:520.72:580.46:357:40Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon9:381.910:172.24:000.74:020.56:367:39Third Quarter31Mon
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 9:11 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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