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 03m 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 - May 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:142.012:331.86:380.36:540.26:098:00Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:062.11:241.87:340.37:410.26:088:01Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:532.12:101.88:240.38:250.26:078:01Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:362.12:531.89:090.29:060.26:068:02Full Moon4Tue
5Wed3:152.13:341.89:500.39:430.26:058:03Full Moon5Wed
6Thu3:532.14:141.810:280.310:190.26:048:04Full Moon6Thu
7Fri4:292.14:531.811:030.310:550.36:038:05Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:052.05:311.711:390.311:310.36:028:06Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:412.06:101.712:150.46:018:07Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:182.06:491.712:090.412:520.46:008:08Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:581.97:301.712:510.41:330.45:598:09Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:411.98:151.71:380.52:170.45:588:10Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:281.89:061.72:300.53:030.45:578:11Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri9:201.810:021.83:270.53:520.45:568:11Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:171.810:591.94:280.54:440.35:558:12Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:171.811:562.05:300.55:370.35:548:13Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:161.86:310.46:320.25:548:14Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:502.11:121.97:300.37:270.15:538:15Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:412.22:061.98:260.28:210.05:528:16New Moon19Wed
20Thu2:332.33:002.09:190.29:150.05:518:17New Moon20Thu
21Fri3:242.43:552.010:120.110:080.05:518:17New Moon21Fri
22Sat4:172.44:512.011:040.111:030.05:508:18Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:112.35:482.011:590.15:508:19Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:072.36:472.012:010.112:550.15:498:20Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:052.27:481.91:010.21:520.25:488:21First Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:042.18:491.92:050.32:490.25:488:21First Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:042.09:522.03:100.33:440.25:478:22First Quarter27Thu
28Fri10:061.910:522.04:130.44:380.25:478:23First Quarter28Fri
29Sat11:061.811:492.05:150.45:300.25:468:24Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:031.86:140.46:210.25:468:24Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:402.112:541.87:090.47:090.25:468:25Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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