Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 30m at 4:08 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:43 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jan 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:451.23:061.49:01-0.59:36-0.37:244:58New Moon1Sun
2Mon3:261.23:441.49:39-0.410:11-0.37:244:59New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:051.24:221.310:17-0.410:45-0.37:245:00Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:431.24:591.310:54-0.311:20-0.37:245:01Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:201.25:361.211:32-0.311:56-0.37:245:02Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:571.16:151.212:14-0.27:245:03Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:361.16:571.112:34-0.312:59-0.27:245:04First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:191.17:431.11:16-0.21:49-0.17:245:04First Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:081.18:361.02:03-0.22:44-0.17:245:05First Quarter9Mon
10Tue9:031.29:341.02:54-0.33:43-0.17:245:06First Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:031.210:351.03:49-0.34:45-0.27:235:07Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:031.311:341.14:48-0.45:45-0.27:235:08Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:001.45:47-0.46:43-0.37:235:09Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:291.212:541.56:45-0.57:36-0.47:235:10Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:221.31:461.57:41-0.68:26-0.57:225:12Full Moon15Sun
16Mon2:141.42:381.68:34-0.79:15-0.67:225:13Full Moon16Mon
17Tue3:061.43:291.69:27-0.710:05-0.67:215:14Full Moon17Tue
18Wed3:591.54:221.610:20-0.710:55-0.67:215:15Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:521.55:151.511:16-0.611:46-0.67:205:16Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:461.56:091.412:14-0.57:205:17Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:421.57:061.312:40-0.51:14-0.57:195:18Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:401.48:061.21:36-0.52:17-0.47:195:19Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:421.49:101.22:34-0.43:20-0.37:185:20Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue9:461.410:141.13:32-0.44:23-0.37:185:21Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:491.311:151.14:32-0.35:23-0.27:175:22Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:461.35:30-0.36:19-0.27:165:24Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:091.212:371.46:25-0.47:10-0.37:155:25Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:591.21:231.47:15-0.47:54-0.37:155:26New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:431.22:051.48:00-0.48:33-0.37:145:27New Moon29Sun
30Mon2:251.32:441.48:41-0.49:09-0.37:135:28New Moon30Mon
31Tue3:041.33:211.49:18-0.49:42-0.37:125:29New 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 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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