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 (tomorrow) : 5:20 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 47m at 10:28 pm (2.1 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 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:222.33:481.910:040.210:030.15:488:35Full Moon1Sun
2Mon4:122.34:381.910:520.210:530.25:498:35Full Moon2Mon
3Tue5:002.25:281.911:370.311:410.35:498:35Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:462.26:171.912:220.35:508:34Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:322.17:051.912:300.41:050.35:508:34Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:162.07:531.91:200.51:490.45:518:34Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:021.98:421.92:110.52:320.45:518:34Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:501.89:321.83:030.63:160.45:528:33Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:411.810:241.93:560.74:010.45:538:33Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:361.711:161.94:500.74:480.45:538:33Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed11:321.75:450.75:360.45:548:32Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:072.012:251.76:390.66:260.45:558:32Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:542.01:141.87:300.67:150.45:558:31Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:382.11:591.88:170.58:030.35:568:31Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:202.22:431.89:010.58:490.35:578:30New Moon15Sun
16Mon3:012.23:251.99:420.49:340.35:578:30New Moon16Mon
17Tue3:422.24:081.910:220.410:190.35:588:29New Moon17Tue
18Wed4:242.24:532.011:030.311:060.35:598:29Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:082.25:402.011:460.311:550.36:008:28Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:542.26:292.112:310.36:018:27Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:422.27:212.112:480.41:200.26:018:27Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:342.18:172.11:460.42:130.26:028:26First Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:312.09:172.12:480.53:090.36:038:25First Quarter23Mon
24Tue9:342.010:222.23:530.54:070.36:048:24First Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:421.911:272.25:000.55:080.36:058:24Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:501.96:060.56:100.36:058:23Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:292.312:521.97:090.47:100.36:068:22Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:272.31:492.08:070.48:070.26:078:21Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:192.32:422.08:580.49:000.26:088:20Full Moon29Sun
30Mon3:092.33:312.09:450.39:480.36:098:19Full Moon30Mon
31Tue3:542.34:182.110:280.310:340.36:108:18Full 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 1:54 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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