Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:01 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 55m at 8:21 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Apr 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:571.85:510.16:300.16:507:31Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:331.812:561.86:550.17:230.16:497:32Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:271.91:491.87:520.18:120.06:477:33Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:162.02:361.88:440.08:560.06:467:34Full Moon4Sun
5Mon3:002.03:191.89:300.09:360.06:447:35Full Moon5Mon
6Tue3:412.14:001.810:120.110:130.16:437:36Full Moon6Tue
7Wed4:202.04:401.810:520.110:490.16:417:37Full Moon7Wed
8Thu4:572.05:191.711:290.211:250.26:407:38Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:341.95:591.712:060.26:387:39Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:111.96:391.612:010.212:430.36:377:40Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:491.87:201.612:410.31:230.46:357:41Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:311.88:051.61:240.42:070.46:347:42Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:171.78:541.62:130.42:550.46:337:43Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:091.79:501.63:070.43:460.46:317:44Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu10:071.710:481.64:060.44:380.46:307:45Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri11:071.711:451.75:070.45:310.36:287:45Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:041.76:070.46:220.36:277:46Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:361.912:561.87:050.37:120.26:267:47Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:242.01:461.87:590.28:010.16:247:48Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:112.12:341.98:500.28:490.06:237:49New Moon20Tue
21Wed2:572.23:231.99:390.19:370.06:227:50New Moon21Wed
22Thu3:442.34:131.910:280.110:260.06:207:51New Moon22Thu
23Fri4:332.35:061.911:190.111:180.06:197:52Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:252.36:011.912:120.16:187:53Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:192.26:591.912:130.11:090.16:167:54Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:172.18:011.81:130.22:090.26:157:55First Quarter26Mon
27Tue8:182.09:061.82:180.23:100.26:147:56First Quarter27Tue
28Wed9:241.910:121.93:250.34:100.26:137:57First Quarter28Wed
29Thu10:321.911:161.94:320.35:080.26:117:58First Quarter29Thu
30Fri11:351.85:370.36:020.26:107:59Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 11:41 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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