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 1h 17m 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 - Jul 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:152.22:341.88:580.48:450.25:478:35Full Moon1Fri
2Sat3:012.23:211.89:440.49:320.35:488:35Full Moon2Sat
3Sun3:452.24:061.810:260.410:150.35:488:34Full Moon3Sun
4Mon4:272.14:501.811:050.410:570.45:498:34Full Moon4Mon
5Tue5:082.15:331.811:430.411:370.45:498:34Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:472.06:151.812:200.45:508:34Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:262.06:571.812:180.512:570.55:518:34Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:051.97:381.81:010.61:340.55:518:33Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:451.98:211.81:470.62:130.55:528:33Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:291.89:071.82:370.72:530.55:528:33Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:161.79:561.93:310.73:370.55:538:32Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue10:101.710:501.94:280.74:240.45:548:32Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed11:071.711:442.05:270.75:160.45:548:32Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:051.76:270.76:110.45:558:31Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:382.11:001.77:240.67:070.35:568:31Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:302.21:531.88:180.58:030.35:578:30New Moon16Sat
17Sun2:212.22:451.99:080.48:580.25:578:29New Moon17Sun
18Mon3:112.33:371.99:570.49:510.25:588:29New Moon18Mon
19Tue4:022.34:312.010:450.310:450.25:598:28New Moon19Tue
20Wed4:532.35:252.111:330.211:400.26:008:28Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:442.36:202.112:230.26:008:27Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:372.27:162.112:370.31:140.26:018:26Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:312.18:132.21:380.42:060.26:028:26First Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:282.09:122.22:420.43:000.36:038:25First Quarter24Sun
25Mon9:281.910:142.23:460.53:540.36:048:24First Quarter25Mon
26Tue10:321.811:162.24:500.54:510.36:048:23Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:351.85:540.55:480.46:058:22Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:152.212:341.86:540.66:460.46:068:21Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:102.21:281.87:490.57:400.46:078:21Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:002.22:171.98:390.58:300.46:088:20Full Moon30Sat
31Sun2:452.23:031.99:220.59:150.46:098:19Full Moon31Sun
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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