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 03m 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 - Apr 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:301.79:101.52:220.33:190.46:517:31First Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:271.610:111.53:190.34:130.46:497:32First Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:271.611:111.54:180.45:060.46:487:33First Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:261.65:170.45:560.46:467:34Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:061.612:201.66:130.46:430.36:457:35Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:541.71:081.67:060.37:250.36:437:36Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:371.81:511.77:550.38:040.26:427:37Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:161.92:311.78:390.28:410.26:407:38Full Moon8Sun
9Mon2:521.93:091.79:200.29:170.16:397:39Full Moon9Mon
10Tue3:272.03:451.710:000.29:530.16:377:40Full Moon10Tue
11Wed4:022.04:231.710:380.210:310.16:367:40Full Moon11Wed
12Thu4:402.15:021.711:180.211:120.16:347:41Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:212.05:461.712:000.26:337:42Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:072.06:341.712:480.36:327:43Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:562.07:281.712:500.21:410.36:307:44Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:521.98:301.71:500.32:400.36:297:45Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:541.99:381.72:560.33:420.36:277:46Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:021.910:491.84:050.34:430.26:267:47Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu11:111.811:541.95:150.35:430.26:257:48Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:161.96:230.26:390.16:237:49Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:522.11:141.97:250.27:320.16:227:50Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:452.22:071.98:220.18:220.06:217:51New Moon22Sun
23Mon2:342.22:581.99:150.19:090.06:197:52New Moon23Mon
24Tue3:212.33:461.910:040.19:540.06:187:53New Moon24Tue
25Wed4:062.24:331.810:500.110:390.16:177:54New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:512.25:191.811:350.211:230.26:157:55Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:352.16:061.712:200.36:147:56Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:202.06:531.712:080.31:050.46:137:57Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:041.97:431.712:560.41:510.46:127:57Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:511.88:351.61:460.42:380.56:117:58First Quarter30Mon
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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