Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 44m at 11:59 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:01 pm (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 - Dec 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:581.55:35-0.16:290.07:064:47Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:161.312:391.56:20-0.17:140.07:074:47Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:001.31:181.57:02-0.17:55-0.17:074:47Full Moon3Thu
4Fri1:411.31:561.57:42-0.28:34-0.17:084:47Full Moon4Fri
5Sat2:201.32:331.58:21-0.29:11-0.17:094:47Full Moon5Sat
6Sun2:571.23:101.58:59-0.29:48-0.17:104:47Full Moon6Sun
7Mon3:341.23:481.59:38-0.210:24-0.17:114:47Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:111.24:271.510:18-0.211:02-0.17:124:47Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:501.25:081.411:01-0.211:43-0.17:134:47Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:341.25:511.411:49-0.27:134:47Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:221.36:381.412:27-0.112:43-0.17:144:47Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:141.37:311.31:15-0.21:41-0.17:154:48Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:121.48:301.22:06-0.22:44-0.17:164:48Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon9:131.49:341.23:01-0.33:49-0.17:164:48Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:161.510:411.23:59-0.34:55-0.27:174:48Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:171.611:441.24:59-0.45:59-0.37:184:49Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:161.66:00-0.47:00-0.37:184:49Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:431.31:121.76:59-0.57:56-0.47:194:49New Moon18Fri
19Sat1:381.32:071.77:55-0.58:49-0.47:194:50New Moon19Sat
20Sun2:321.33:011.68:50-0.59:39-0.47:204:50New Moon20Sun
21Mon3:241.33:531.69:42-0.510:28-0.47:204:51Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:161.34:441.510:35-0.511:16-0.37:214:51Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:081.35:331.411:27-0.47:214:52Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:591.26:211.312:03-0.312:22-0.37:224:52Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:501.27:091.212:49-0.21:17-0.27:224:53First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:421.27:591.11:35-0.22:12-0.17:234:54First Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:351.28:531.02:20-0.23:08-0.17:234:54First Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:301.29:501.03:07-0.24:030.07:234:55First Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:241.210:461.03:56-0.24:58-0.17:234:56Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:151.211:401.04:47-0.25:52-0.17:244:56Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:031.25:38-0.26:42-0.17:244:57Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 3:00 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 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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