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 : 11:59 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 21m at 5:37 am (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 - May 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:182.05:491.612:020.46:107:59Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:582.06:301.612:430.46:098:00Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:421.97:161.612:340.41:280.56:088:01Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:311.98:101.71:270.42:190.46:068:02First Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:251.99:111.72:260.43:130.46:058:03First Quarter5Tue
6Wed9:241.910:161.83:300.44:090.36:048:04First Quarter6Wed
7Thu10:281.811:192.04:370.45:050.36:038:05Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:331.85:440.46:000.26:028:06Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:182.112:351.96:490.36:550.16:018:06Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:132.21:321.97:500.27:490.16:008:07Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:052.32:281.98:470.18:420.05:598:08Full Moon11Mon
12Tue2:562.43:211.99:410.19:330.05:588:09Full Moon12Tue
13Wed3:472.44:151.910:330.110:250.15:578:10Full Moon13Wed
14Thu4:392.35:091.811:250.211:180.15:578:11Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:322.26:031.812:170.35:568:12Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:262.16:591.712:130.21:110.35:558:13Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:202.07:561.71:110.32:040.45:548:14Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:141.98:551.72:120.42:560.45:538:14Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:091.89:551.73:120.53:460.45:538:15Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:051.710:521.84:120.54:330.45:528:16Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu10:591.711:441.85:100.65:180.45:518:17Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:511.76:050.66:020.45:518:18Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:311.912:401.76:570.56:450.45:508:19Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:132.01:271.77:450.57:270.35:498:19Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:522.02:101.78:300.48:080.35:498:20Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:292.02:521.79:110.48:480.35:488:21New Moon26Tue
27Wed3:062.13:311.79:500.49:270.35:488:22New Moon27Wed
28Thu3:432.14:091.710:280.410:070.35:478:23New Moon28Thu
29Fri4:202.14:481.711:060.410:480.35:478:23Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:002.15:291.711:450.411:320.35:468:24Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:422.16:141.712:270.45:468:25Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 8:48 am — 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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