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 (tomorrow) : in 5h 49m at 5:20 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:56 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 - Oct 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:352.05:472.111:410.47:046:50Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:111.96:232.012:150.612:170.57:046:49Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:491.97:032.012:530.612:580.57:056:47Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:301.87:492.01:380.71:440.57:066:46Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri8:171.88:411.92:280.72:360.57:076:44Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat9:131.89:411.93:250.73:340.57:086:43Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun10:161.810:451.94:240.74:360.57:096:41Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon11:201.911:472.05:240.65:400.47:106:40Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:202.06:210.56:410.37:116:38Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:442.11:142.17:140.37:390.27:126:37Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:372.12:052.28:050.28:340.27:136:35New Moon11Thu
12Fri2:272.22:552.38:540.19:260.17:146:34New Moon12Fri
13Sat3:182.23:442.49:420.010:180.17:156:32New Moon13Sat
14Sun4:082.24:352.410:310.011:100.17:166:31Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:002.15:272.411:210.07:176:29Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:542.16:222.312:040.112:150.17:186:28Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:512.07:202.21:020.21:130.27:196:27First Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:511.98:222.12:040.32:160.27:206:25First Quarter18Thu
19Fri8:551.89:292.03:070.43:210.37:216:24First Quarter19Fri
20Sat10:031.810:361.94:090.44:260.37:226:23First Quarter20Sat
21Sun11:081.811:371.95:080.45:280.37:236:21Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:071.86:040.46:270.37:246:20Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:311.912:581.96:540.37:200.37:256:19Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:191.91:441.97:390.38:080.27:266:17Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu2:021.92:252.08:200.28:510.27:276:16Full Moon25Thu
26Fri2:421.93:022.08:570.29:300.27:286:15Full Moon26Fri
27Sat3:201.93:372.09:310.210:060.27:296:14Full Moon27Sat
28Sun3:571.84:101.910:040.210:400.27:306:12Full Moon28Sun
29Mon4:331.84:431.910:370.211:140.37:316:11Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:081.75:171.911:110.211:490.37:326:10Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed5:431.75:531.811:470.27:336:09Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 8:08 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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