Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 4:07 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 05m at 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 - Jul 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:582.26:372.012:400.25:488:35Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:512.27:332.112:540.31:330.25:498:35Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:462.18:322.11:560.32:280.25:498:35First Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:462.09:342.13:000.43:240.25:508:34First Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:491.910:372.14:050.44:220.25:508:34First Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:551.911:392.25:100.45:190.25:518:34Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:581.96:140.46:170.25:528:34Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:372.212:571.97:140.47:130.25:528:33Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:302.21:501.98:090.48:060.25:538:33Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:202.22:401.98:580.38:550.25:538:33Full Moon10Mon
11Tue3:052.23:261.99:430.39:400.35:548:32Full Moon11Tue
12Wed3:482.24:101.910:240.310:220.35:558:32Full Moon12Wed
13Thu4:282.24:531.911:020.411:030.45:568:31Full Moon13Thu
14Fri5:072.15:341.911:380.411:420.45:568:31Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:462.16:141.912:130.45:578:30Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:242.06:531.912:210.512:490.45:588:30Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:022.07:331.91:030.61:260.45:588:29Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:431.98:151.91:480.62:060.45:598:28Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:271.89:011.92:360.72:500.56:008:28Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:161.89:531.93:290.73:370.56:018:27Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:111.810:492.04:260.74:280.46:028:26Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat11:101.811:462.05:260.75:220.46:028:26Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:081.86:250.66:190.46:038:25Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:402.11:031.97:220.67:160.36:048:24Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:322.21:562.08:150.58:110.26:058:23New Moon25Tue
26Wed2:222.32:482.09:040.49:050.26:068:22New Moon26Wed
27Thu3:112.43:392.19:520.39:570.26:068:22New Moon27Thu
28Fri4:012.44:312.210:400.210:500.26:078:21New Moon28Fri
29Sat4:512.45:242.211:280.211:440.26:088:20Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:432.36:182.212:180.26:098:19Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:362.37:142.212:410.31:110.26:108:18Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 12:55 pm — 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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