Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 47m at 4:08 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:43 am (1.8 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 - Sep 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:112.16:230.66:320.46:387:36Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:442.31:142.27:240.57:360.36:397:35Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:422.42:102.38:190.48:340.26:407:33New Moon3Sat
4Sun2:372.43:042.49:100.39:300.26:407:32New Moon4Sun
5Mon3:292.53:562.49:590.210:220.26:417:30New Moon5Mon
6Tue4:192.44:472.510:460.211:140.36:427:29Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:092.35:372.411:340.26:437:27Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:592.36:282.412:070.312:220.36:447:26Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:492.17:202.31:000.51:120.46:457:24Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:412.08:152.21:560.62:050.56:467:22First Quarter10Sat
11Sun8:362.09:122.12:520.73:010.56:467:21First Quarter11Sun
12Mon9:351.910:122.03:500.73:570.66:477:19First Quarter12Mon
13Tue10:371.911:122.04:460.84:540.66:487:18First Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:361.95:410.75:490.66:497:16Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:062.012:291.96:320.76:420.66:507:15Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:552.11:172.07:180.67:300.56:517:13Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:382.12:002.08:000.68:150.56:527:11Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:192.22:382.18:380.58:560.56:537:10Full Moon18Sun
19Mon2:562.23:142.19:130.59:340.46:537:08Full Moon19Mon
20Tue3:322.23:472.29:470.410:110.56:547:07Full Moon20Tue
21Wed4:072.14:202.210:200.410:480.56:557:05Full Moon21Wed
22Thu4:412.14:552.210:540.411:250.56:567:04Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:172.15:342.211:320.46:577:02Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:572.06:172.212:050.612:140.46:587:00Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:412.07:052.212:510.61:010.46:596:59Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:322.07:592.11:440.61:570.47:006:57Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue8:301.99:022.12:450.62:590.57:006:56Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed9:381.910:122.13:520.64:070.47:016:54Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu10:512.011:232.15:000.65:160.47:026:53Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:002.16:040.56:230.37:036:51Waning Crescent30Fri
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 6:55 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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