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 1h 57m 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 - Feb 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:211.21:421.47:30-0.38:14-0.27:125:30Full Moon1Mon
2Tue2:031.22:221.48:16-0.48:51-0.37:115:31Full Moon2Tue
3Wed2:431.33:011.59:00-0.49:28-0.47:105:32Full Moon3Wed
4Thu3:241.43:411.59:44-0.410:06-0.47:095:33Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:061.54:231.410:29-0.410:46-0.47:085:35Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:501.55:081.411:17-0.311:29-0.47:075:36Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:371.65:561.312:09-0.37:065:37Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:261.56:491.312:18-0.41:06-0.27:055:38Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:221.57:491.21:12-0.32:09-0.17:045:39Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:251.58:591.12:14-0.33:17-0.17:035:40Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu9:381.410:151.13:22-0.24:28-0.17:025:41Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:521.411:251.24:33-0.25:36-0.17:005:42Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:591.55:43-0.26:37-0.16:595:44Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:271.312:571.56:46-0.37:30-0.26:585:45Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:211.41:481.57:42-0.48:17-0.36:575:46New Moon15Mon
16Tue2:101.52:341.58:32-0.48:58-0.36:565:47New Moon16Tue
17Wed2:551.53:161.59:18-0.49:36-0.36:545:48New Moon17Wed
18Thu3:371.63:561.510:01-0.310:11-0.36:535:49Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:171.64:351.410:42-0.210:45-0.26:525:50Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:541.55:131.411:22-0.111:19-0.26:515:51Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:311.55:521.312:010.06:495:52Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:081.56:331.212:420.06:485:53First Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:471.47:181.212:360.01:270.16:475:54First Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:321.48:081.11:210.02:170.26:455:55First Quarter24Wed
25Thu8:251.39:071.12:130.13:130.26:445:56First Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:281.310:091.13:100.14:130.26:435:58First Quarter26Fri
27Sat10:341.411:081.24:110.15:120.26:415:59Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:321.45:120.06:060.16:406:00Waxing Gibbous28Sun
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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