Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 11:38 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 16m at 5:23 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jun 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:432.32:031.88:230.28:160.15:468:25Full Moon1Wed
2Thu2:312.32:531.89:140.29:030.15:458:25Full Moon2Thu
3Fri3:182.33:411.810:020.29:490.25:458:26Full Moon3Fri
4Sat4:032.24:271.810:460.310:340.25:458:27Full Moon4Sat
5Sun4:472.25:131.711:300.311:180.35:448:27Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:312.15:591.712:120.45:448:28Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:152.06:461.712:030.412:540.45:448:28Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:581.97:331.712:500.51:370.55:448:29Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:421.98:221.71:380.52:210.55:448:29Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:291.89:131.72:300.63:040.55:438:30Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:181.710:051.73:240.63:470.55:438:30Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun10:111.710:571.84:200.64:310.45:438:31Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon11:061.711:451.95:170.65:160.45:438:31Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:591.76:130.66:030.45:438:32Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:312.012:491.77:080.56:500.35:438:32Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:162.11:361.77:590.57:380.35:438:33Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:592.12:221.78:470.48:270.25:438:33New Moon17Fri
18Sat2:432.23:081.89:320.49:150.25:438:33New Moon18Sat
19Sun3:292.23:561.810:180.310:050.25:448:33New Moon19Sun
20Mon4:172.24:471.811:040.310:560.25:448:34Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:062.25:401.811:530.311:500.25:448:34Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:582.26:361.912:450.35:448:34Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:512.17:341.912:490.31:380.25:448:34Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:472.18:342.01:510.32:320.25:458:35First Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:462.09:362.02:560.43:270.25:458:35First Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:481.910:382.14:020.44:210.25:458:35First Quarter26Sun
27Mon10:521.811:372.15:070.45:150.25:468:35Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:541.86:110.46:100.25:468:35Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:332.212:521.87:120.47:040.25:478:35Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:262.21:451.88:070.47:560.25:478:35Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 8:30 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 91% 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 (91% 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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