Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 12:37 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 03m at 6:15 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Sep 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:492.24:102.210:100.510:280.56:387:36New Moon1Fri
2Sat4:232.24:452.210:420.411:060.56:397:34Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:582.15:222.211:160.411:460.66:407:33Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:352.16:032.211:550.46:417:31Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:172.06:492.212:300.612:390.46:427:30Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:042.07:412.21:200.71:310.56:427:28First Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:591.98:422.22:190.72:310.56:437:27First Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:041.99:522.13:270.83:380.56:447:25First Quarter8Fri
9Sat10:201.911:062.24:390.74:500.56:457:24Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:362.05:480.76:000.56:467:22Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:152.212:432.16:500.67:060.46:477:21Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:152.31:412.27:460.48:060.36:487:19Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:092.32:332.38:360.39:010.36:487:17Full Moon13Wed
14Thu2:582.33:222.49:220.39:520.36:497:16Full Moon14Thu
15Fri3:462.34:092.410:050.310:410.36:507:14Full Moon15Fri
16Sat4:312.24:552.410:470.311:280.46:517:13Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:162.25:402.311:290.36:527:11Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:012.16:252.212:150.512:120.46:537:09Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:462.07:112.11:030.612:580.56:547:08Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:341.98:012.01:520.71:470.56:547:06Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:261.88:561.92:450.82:400.66:557:05Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:241.89:561.93:400.83:360.66:567:03Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat10:251.810:571.94:360.84:330.76:577:02Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun11:251.811:531.95:300.85:300.66:587:00Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:191.96:200.76:240.66:596:58Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:412.01:061.97:050.67:150.57:006:57Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:252.01:472.07:460.58:010.57:016:55Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:042.12:252.18:230.58:450.47:016:54New Moon28Thu
29Fri2:412.13:012.28:580.49:260.47:026:52New Moon29Fri
30Sat3:172.13:372.29:330.310:060.47:036:51New Moon30Sat
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 9:26 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (75% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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