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 09m 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 - Apr 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:481.88:211.61:420.22:280.36:517:31Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:371.79:161.52:330.33:180.46:497:32Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:321.610:141.53:280.44:090.46:487:33Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon10:311.611:131.64:250.45:010.46:467:34Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue11:291.65:220.45:520.46:457:35Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:071.612:231.76:180.46:410.36:437:36Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:551.71:111.77:110.37:250.26:427:37Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:371.81:551.78:000.28:070.26:407:38Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:161.92:361.88:450.28:470.16:397:39New Moon9Sat
10Sun2:542.03:161.89:280.19:250.16:377:40New Moon10Sun
11Mon3:312.03:551.810:090.110:050.16:367:41New Moon11Mon
12Tue4:102.14:371.810:500.110:470.16:347:41New Moon12Tue
13Wed4:522.15:211.811:340.111:320.16:337:42Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:372.16:101.812:210.26:317:43Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:252.17:021.812:220.11:130.26:307:44Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:182.08:011.81:180.22:110.26:297:45First Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:182.09:061.82:200.23:130.26:277:46First Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:241.910:151.83:280.34:160.26:267:47First Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:341.911:231.94:370.35:170.26:257:48Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:431.95:450.26:160.26:237:49Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:242.012:451.96:500.27:120.16:227:50Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:202.11:401.97:490.18:030.16:217:51Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:102.22:311.98:430.18:500.06:197:52Full Moon23Sat
24Sun2:572.23:191.99:320.19:340.16:187:53Full Moon24Sun
25Mon3:412.24:041.910:180.110:170.16:177:54Full Moon25Mon
26Tue4:242.24:481.811:010.210:580.26:157:55Full Moon26Tue
27Wed5:062.15:321.811:430.211:390.26:147:56Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:472.06:151.712:240.36:137:57Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:282.07:001.712:200.31:060.46:127:57Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:101.97:461.71:050.41:490.46:117:58Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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