Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:08 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 52m at 9:20 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Mar 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:491.76:141.512:24-0.16:386:01Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:381.67:041.412:31-0.11:150.06:366:02Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:281.67:571.31:220.02:080.16:356:03Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:231.58:551.32:150.03:020.16:336:04Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:221.49:561.33:110.13:570.26:326:05Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:211.410:541.34:080.14:510.26:306:06Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:171.411:471.45:040.15:430.26:296:07Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:071.55:580.16:300.16:276:08Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:341.512:521.66:470.07:120.06:266:09Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:151.61:331.67:320.07:500.06:246:10New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:531.62:121.68:140.08:260.06:236:11New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:281.72:481.68:53-0.19:00-0.16:216:12New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:021.74:241.610:31-0.110:35-0.17:207:13New Moon13Sun
14Mon4:371.85:011.611:100.011:12-0.17:187:14Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:141.85:401.611:500.011:52-0.17:177:15Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:551.86:241.612:330.07:157:16Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:401.87:121.612:370.01:220.17:147:17Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:311.88:071.61:290.02:180.17:127:18First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:281.89:101.52:280.13:210.17:117:19First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:341.710:221.63:330.14:280.17:097:20First Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:461.711:331.64:440.15:340.17:087:21Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:581.85:540.16:370.07:067:22Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:381.81:021.87:010.07:350.07:047:23Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:351.91:591.98:01-0.18:27-0.17:037:24Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:282.02:511.98:57-0.19:15-0.17:017:25Full Moon25Fri
26Sat3:172.13:401.99:48-0.210:00-0.17:007:26Full Moon26Sat
27Sun4:042.14:271.810:36-0.110:44-0.16:587:26Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:492.15:131.811:23-0.111:270.06:577:27Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:342.05:591.712:080.06:557:28Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:181.96:441.712:100.012:540.16:547:29Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:021.97:311.612:550.11:400.26:527:30Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 12:44 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 44% 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 (44% 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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