Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 42m at 11:25 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:221.57:471.21:15-0.42:03-0.37:135:29Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:221.48:521.12:11-0.43:08-0.27:125:30Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:281.410:001.13:11-0.34:14-0.27:115:32Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat10:361.411:071.14:15-0.35:20-0.17:105:33Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:401.45:19-0.36:21-0.17:095:34Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:071.112:381.46:21-0.37:15-0.27:085:35Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:001.21:291.47:17-0.38:03-0.27:075:36New Moon7Tue
8Wed1:481.22:151.48:07-0.38:44-0.27:065:37New Moon8Wed
9Thu2:331.32:561.48:51-0.39:21-0.27:055:38New Moon9Thu
10Fri3:141.33:341.49:31-0.39:55-0.27:045:39New Moon10Fri
11Sat3:531.34:101.410:09-0.310:27-0.27:035:41Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:291.34:461.310:46-0.210:58-0.27:025:42Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:041.35:211.311:23-0.111:30-0.27:005:43Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:371.35:581.212:01-0.16:595:44Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:121.36:361.212:04-0.112:420.06:585:45First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:511.37:191.112:43-0.11:280.06:575:46First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:351.38:081.11:27-0.12:200.16:565:47First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:291.39:071.12:180.03:180.16:545:48First Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:331.310:121.13:160.04:220.16:535:49Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:401.411:151.24:20-0.15:260.16:525:50Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:431.45:25-0.16:240.06:515:52Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:121.312:391.56:27-0.27:16-0.16:495:53Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:061.41:301.67:24-0.38:04-0.26:485:54Full Moon23Thu
24Fri1:561.62:191.78:18-0.48:50-0.36:475:55Full Moon24Fri
25Sat2:451.73:081.79:09-0.49:34-0.46:455:56Full Moon25Sat
26Sun3:341.83:571.710:00-0.410:19-0.46:445:57Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:231.84:461.610:52-0.411:06-0.46:435:58Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:131.85:381.611:47-0.311:56-0.36:415:59Waning Gibbous28Tue
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 2:24 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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