Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 58m at 1:08 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:57 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Nov 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:031.75:550.36:230.37:346:08Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:231.612:511.86:410.27:130.37:356:07Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:091.612:341.86:240.26:580.26:365:05Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:511.71:141.87:040.17:400.26:375:04New Moon4Mon
5Tue1:311.71:501.97:410.18:180.26:385:03New Moon5Tue
6Wed2:091.72:251.98:170.18:550.26:395:02New Moon6Wed
7Thu2:451.63:001.88:520.19:300.26:415:01New Moon7Thu
8Fri3:201.63:351.89:280.110:060.26:425:01Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:541.64:121.810:050.110:430.26:435:00Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:311.54:521.810:450.111:230.26:444:59Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:111.55:361.711:300.16:454:58Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:571.56:231.712:080.212:210.16:464:57First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:491.57:171.612:580.21:190.16:474:56First Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:481.68:161.61:530.12:230.16:484:55First Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:521.69:211.62:500.13:290.16:494:55First Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:581.710:271.63:490.04:350.06:504:54Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:011.811:291.64:48-0.15:400.06:514:53Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:591.95:46-0.26:41-0.16:524:53Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:271.612:532.06:43-0.37:37-0.26:534:52Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:221.71:462.07:37-0.38:31-0.26:554:52Full Moon20Wed
21Thu2:151.72:382.08:30-0.49:22-0.26:564:51Full Moon21Thu
22Fri3:071.73:301.99:21-0.310:12-0.26:574:50Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:581.64:221.810:13-0.311:03-0.16:584:50Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:511.65:141.711:06-0.211:54-0.16:594:50Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:431.56:061.612:00-0.17:004:49Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:371.56:581.512:450.012:57-0.17:014:49Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:331.47:521.41:360.01:550.07:024:48Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:301.48:471.32:270.02:520.17:034:48Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri9:271.49:431.33:160.03:480.17:044:48Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat10:211.410:381.24:040.04:430.17:054:48Waning Crescent30Sat
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 4:02 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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