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 3h 33m 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 - Apr 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:391.88:171.51:280.22:300.35:536:30Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:461.79:261.52:340.23:330.35:516:31Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:561.710:321.53:410.34:330.45:506:32Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:591.611:301.64:470.35:280.35:486:33Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:531.75:470.36:170.35:476:34Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:211.712:391.76:400.37:000.25:456:35Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:051.81:201.77:270.27:370.25:446:35Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:451.81:591.78:090.28:110.25:426:36New Moon8Sat
9Sun2:201.92:361.78:470.28:420.25:416:37New Moon9Sun
10Mon2:531.93:121.79:220.29:130.25:396:38New Moon10Mon
11Tue3:241.93:471.79:570.29:440.25:386:39New Moon11Tue
12Wed3:541.94:221.610:310.310:170.25:366:40Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:261.94:571.611:060.310:530.35:356:41Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:021.95:341.611:440.411:340.35:346:42Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:431.96:161.512:270.45:326:43Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:301.87:051.512:230.31:170.55:316:44First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:241.88:041.61:190.42:140.55:296:45First Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:251.89:121.62:230.43:150.45:286:46First Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:331.810:201.73:310.44:160.35:266:47Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:401.811:221.94:390.35:140.25:256:48Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:411.95:460.26:090.15:246:49Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:182.112:371.96:470.17:000.05:226:49Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:102.21:311.97:440.17:500.05:216:50Full Moon23Sun
24Mon1:592.32:231.98:370.08:380.05:206:51Full Moon24Mon
25Tue2:482.43:151.99:300.09:260.05:186:52Full Moon25Tue
26Wed3:382.44:071.910:220.110:160.15:176:53Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:292.35:011.811:150.111:090.15:166:54Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:222.25:561.712:100.25:156:55Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:182.06:541.712:060.21:070.35:136:56Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:171.98:561.61:080.33:060.46:127:57Third Quarter30Sun
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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