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 1h 58m 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 - Jul 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:341.710:231.93:550.73:590.45:488:35First Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:311.711:202.04:530.74:520.45:498:35Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:321.75:540.65:480.35:498:34Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:162.112:311.76:540.66:470.35:508:34Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:102.11:281.87:510.57:450.25:508:34Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:032.22:231.98:440.48:420.25:518:34Full Moon6Fri
7Sat2:542.33:171.99:350.39:360.15:528:34Full Moon7Sat
8Sun3:452.34:112.010:230.210:300.15:528:33Full Moon8Sun
9Mon4:362.35:062.111:120.211:250.25:538:33Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:282.36:012.112:020.15:548:32Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:202.26:562.112:220.212:520.15:548:32Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:142.17:532.21:220.31:440.25:558:32Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:102.08:512.12:250.42:380.25:568:31Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:091.99:532.13:280.43:330.25:568:31Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun10:111.810:552.14:320.54:290.35:578:30Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon11:141.811:562.15:350.55:270.35:588:30Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:141.86:350.56:240.35:598:29Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:522.11:081.87:310.57:190.35:598:28Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:422.11:591.88:210.58:090.36:008:28Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:272.12:451.99:050.58:550.36:018:27New Moon20Fri
21Sat3:082.13:281.99:450.59:360.46:028:26New Moon21Sat
22Sun3:462.14:091.910:210.410:140.46:028:26New Moon22Sun
23Mon4:222.14:481.910:540.410:510.56:038:25New Moon23Mon
24Tue4:562.15:251.911:260.411:270.56:048:24Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:302.16:001.911:570.46:058:23Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:052.06:351.912:050.612:290.46:068:22Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:401.97:122.012:450.61:040.56:078:21Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:181.97:542.01:280.71:430.56:078:21First Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:001.88:422.02:170.72:280.56:088:20First Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:501.89:372.03:120.73:190.56:098:19First Quarter30Mon
31Tue9:481.810:402.14:120.84:170.56:108:18First Quarter31Tue
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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