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 (tomorrow) : 12:21 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 18m at 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 - Oct 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:421.86:592.012:510.712:470.57:036:50Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:251.87:441.91:350.71:320.67:046:49Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:131.78:361.92:250.82:240.67:056:47Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon9:081.79:361.93:210.83:200.67:066:46Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue10:091.710:381.94:180.84:200.67:076:44Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:101.711:361.95:130.75:200.67:086:43Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:051.86:040.66:180.57:096:41Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:271.912:542.06:500.57:130.47:106:40Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:142.01:392.17:350.48:040.37:116:38Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:582.02:232.28:180.38:530.37:126:37New Moon10Sun
11Mon2:412.13:062.39:010.29:390.27:136:35New Moon11Mon
12Tue3:262.13:522.39:450.110:270.27:146:34New Moon12Tue
13Wed4:132.04:392.310:310.111:160.37:156:32Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:022.05:302.311:200.17:166:31Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:551.96:252.212:090.312:150.27:176:29Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:521.97:262.11:080.41:160.27:186:28First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:561.88:322.02:130.42:230.37:196:27First Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:061.89:441.93:200.53:340.37:196:25First Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:191.810:541.94:250.44:430.37:206:24First Quarter19Tue
20Wed11:271.811:571.95:250.45:490.37:216:23Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:261.96:200.36:500.37:226:21Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:511.91:182.07:090.37:450.27:236:20Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:381.92:032.07:540.28:340.27:246:19Full Moon23Sat
24Sun2:211.92:442.18:350.29:170.27:266:17Full Moon24Sun
25Mon3:021.83:222.09:130.29:570.27:276:16Full Moon25Mon
26Tue3:411.83:582.09:490.210:330.37:286:15Full Moon26Tue
27Wed4:191.84:341.910:240.211:080.37:296:14Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:571.75:091.910:590.211:430.47:306:12Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:341.75:461.811:350.37:316:11Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:131.66:251.812:200.412:140.37:326:10Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:531.57:081.71:010.512:580.37:336:09Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 9:11 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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