Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 06m at 3:01 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:39 am (1.9 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 - Aug 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:352.22:541.99:050.59:030.46:118:16Full Moon1Sun
2Mon3:132.23:322.09:410.59:420.46:128:15Full Moon2Mon
3Tue3:492.24:082.010:150.410:210.46:138:14Full Moon3Tue
4Wed4:242.24:442.010:490.411:000.46:148:13Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:002.25:202.111:230.411:400.56:158:12Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:362.16:002.112:000.46:158:11Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:162.16:432.112:230.512:400.46:168:10Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:002.17:312.21:110.61:260.46:178:09Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:502.08:252.22:050.62:190.46:188:08Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:472.09:262.23:060.73:170.46:198:06Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:531.910:352.24:140.74:200.46:208:05Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu11:051.911:452.25:230.65:270.46:218:04Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:152.06:310.66:340.36:228:03Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:502.31:182.17:330.57:380.36:228:01Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:492.42:162.28:290.48:360.26:238:00New Moon15Sun
16Mon2:432.43:092.39:200.39:310.26:247:59New Moon16Mon
17Tue3:342.44:002.310:070.310:220.26:257:57New Moon17Tue
18Wed4:232.44:502.310:520.311:120.36:267:56Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:102.35:382.311:370.36:277:55Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:562.26:262.312:020.412:210.36:287:53Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:422.17:142.212:520.51:060.46:297:52Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:292.08:032.11:420.61:530.56:297:51First Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:181.98:552.12:340.72:420.56:307:49First Quarter23Mon
24Tue9:111.99:502.03:280.83:330.66:317:48First Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:101.810:482.04:220.84:260.66:327:46First Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:101.811:442.05:180.85:210.66:337:45Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:061.96:110.86:140.66:347:43Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:362.112:561.97:010.77:050.66:357:42Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:222.11:412.07:470.67:530.56:367:40Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:042.22:222.18:270.68:370.56:367:39Full Moon30Mon
31Tue2:432.23:002.19:050.59:180.46:377:37Full Moon31Tue
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 5:50 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 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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