Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 1:20 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6m at 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 - Jul 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:512.34:202.010:340.210:340.15:488:35New Moon1Tue
2Wed4:422.35:122.011:220.211:260.25:498:35Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:312.26:042.012:090.25:498:35Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:192.16:542.012:170.312:550.35:508:34Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:052.07:452.01:100.41:400.35:508:34Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:521.98:351.92:030.52:250.35:518:34First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:401.89:261.92:560.63:100.45:518:34First Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:321.810:191.93:500.63:560.45:528:33First Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:271.711:121.94:430.74:440.45:538:33First Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:241.75:380.75:340.45:538:33Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:032.012:181.76:310.66:240.45:548:32Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:512.01:081.77:220.67:130.45:558:32Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:362.11:541.88:090.58:000.45:558:31Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:182.12:361.88:520.58:440.35:568:31Full Moon14Mon
15Tue2:582.23:171.99:310.49:270.35:578:30Full Moon15Tue
16Wed3:372.23:561.910:090.410:090.35:578:30Full Moon16Wed
17Thu4:152.24:362.010:460.310:520.35:588:29Full Moon17Thu
18Fri4:542.25:182.011:240.311:360.45:598:29Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:352.26:032.112:040.36:008:28Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:192.16:502.112:240.412:480.26:018:27Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:062.17:412.11:170.51:360.26:018:27Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:592.08:372.12:150.52:290.36:028:26Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:571.99:392.13:190.53:270.36:038:25Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:031.910:472.24:260.64:280.36:048:24Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:141.911:542.25:340.55:330.36:058:24Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:211.96:400.56:370.36:058:23Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:572.31:232.07:420.47:390.26:068:22Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:552.32:192.08:370.48:360.26:078:21New Moon28Mon
29Tue2:472.33:122.19:270.39:290.26:088:20New Moon29Tue
30Wed3:362.34:022.110:130.310:190.26:098:19New Moon30Wed
31Thu4:232.34:492.110:560.311:060.36:108:18Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 10:08 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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