Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 50m at 12:37 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:43 pm (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 - Mar 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:201.76:491.412:09-0.21:05-0.16:386:01First Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:121.67:441.31:01-0.12:010.16:366:02First Quarter2Fri
3Sat8:091.58:441.31:570.02:580.16:356:03First Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:121.49:461.32:560.13:560.26:336:04First Quarter4Sun
5Mon10:151.410:471.33:560.14:520.26:326:05Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:131.411:421.44:560.15:440.26:306:06Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:041.45:510.16:310.16:296:07Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:301.512:481.56:410.17:130.16:276:08Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:131.51:291.57:260.07:500.06:266:09Full Moon9Fri
10Sat1:521.62:061.68:080.08:230.06:246:10Full Moon10Sat
11Sun3:271.73:421.69:460.09:550.07:237:11Full Moon11Sun
12Mon4:001.74:161.610:230.010:260.07:217:12Full Moon12Mon
13Tue4:321.84:501.510:590.010:590.07:207:13Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:061.85:251.511:360.011:350.07:187:14Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:431.86:031.512:150.17:177:15Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:241.86:461.512:150.012:590.17:157:16Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:111.87:361.51:030.01:500.27:147:17Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:041.78:351.51:580.12:480.27:127:18Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:061.79:441.53:010.13:540.27:117:19Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:161.710:581.54:120.15:010.27:097:20Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed11:291.75:240.16:060.17:087:21Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:081.712:351.86:330.07:050.07:067:22Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:091.81:341.87:370.07:59-0.17:057:23Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:032.02:281.98:35-0.18:49-0.17:037:24New Moon24Sat
25Sun2:542.13:191.99:29-0.29:35-0.27:017:25New Moon25Sun
26Mon3:422.14:081.810:20-0.210:20-0.27:007:25New Moon26Mon
27Tue4:292.14:561.811:09-0.111:05-0.16:587:26Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:162.15:441.711:570.011:500.06:577:27Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:022.06:311.712:460.16:557:28Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:491.97:211.612:380.11:350.26:547:29Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat7:381.88:131.51:280.22:270.36:527:30First Quarter31Sat
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 3:40 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 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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