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 1h 44m 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 - Nov 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:001.75:272.011:190.07:356:07Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:521.76:212.012:050.212:130.17:366:06Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:481.77:191.91:020.21:130.17:376:05First Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:511.68:221.82:030.22:200.17:386:04First Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:591.68:301.72:070.22:290.26:395:03First Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:091.79:381.73:080.23:380.16:405:02First Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:161.710:421.74:070.14:450.16:415:01Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:161.811:401.75:030.15:460.16:425:00Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:091.95:550.06:430.06:434:59Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:311.712:571.96:44-0.17:340.06:444:58Full Moon10Fri
11Sat1:191.71:421.97:30-0.18:210.06:454:57Full Moon11Sat
12Sun2:031.62:241.98:14-0.19:040.06:464:57Full Moon12Sun
13Mon2:461.63:051.88:55-0.19:430.16:484:56Full Moon13Mon
14Tue3:271.63:451.89:34-0.110:220.16:494:55Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:081.54:241.710:140.011:000.16:504:54Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:491.55:041.610:530.011:390.26:514:54Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:311.45:451.611:350.16:524:53Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:151.46:271.512:200.212:200.16:534:52Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:001.37:131.41:040.21:100.26:544:52Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:501.38:031.41:490.22:030.26:554:51Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:421.48:581.32:360.23:000.26:564:51Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:371.49:541.33:230.13:580.26:574:50Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:301.510:491.34:120.14:560.16:584:50Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:201.611:401.35:010.05:520.16:594:49Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:091.75:52-0.16:450.07:004:49Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:291.412:561.76:43-0.27:35-0.17:014:49New Moon26Sun
27Mon1:171.41:441.87:34-0.38:24-0.17:024:48New Moon27Mon
28Tue2:061.52:331.88:25-0.39:13-0.27:034:48New Moon28Tue
29Wed2:561.53:241.89:16-0.410:02-0.27:044:48Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:491.54:171.810:09-0.310:55-0.27:054:47Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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