Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 5:15 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 11m at 10:56 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Aug 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:002.12:211.98:360.68:240.46:118:16New Moon1Fri
2Sat2:402.23:021.99:160.59:060.46:128:15New Moon2Sat
3Sun3:182.23:402.09:530.59:470.46:138:14New Moon3Sun
4Mon3:552.24:192.010:290.410:280.46:148:13New Moon4Mon
5Tue4:322.24:582.011:050.411:100.46:158:12Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:112.25:392.111:420.411:550.46:158:11Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:512.26:232.112:230.46:168:10Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:352.17:102.212:430.51:070.36:178:09Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:242.18:022.21:360.51:570.46:188:08First Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:182.09:012.22:350.62:520.46:198:06First Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:192.010:052.23:400.63:520.46:208:05First Quarter11Mon
12Tue10:291.911:132.24:480.64:560.46:218:04Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:402.05:560.66:020.46:228:03Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:202.312:462.07:020.57:060.36:228:01Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:212.41:462.18:010.48:060.36:238:00Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:162.42:402.18:540.49:020.26:247:59Full Moon16Sat
17Sun3:082.43:322.29:430.39:530.26:257:57Full Moon17Sun
18Mon3:572.44:212.210:280.310:420.36:267:56Full Moon18Mon
19Tue4:432.35:082.211:110.311:300.46:277:55Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:282.35:542.211:520.46:287:53Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:122.26:392.212:170.512:330.46:297:52Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:552.17:242.11:050.61:150.56:297:51Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:402.08:102.11:540.71:580.56:307:49Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:281.98:592.02:440.82:440.66:317:48Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon9:211.99:542.03:370.83:340.66:327:46Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue10:191.810:522.04:320.84:260.66:337:45Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed11:181.811:482.05:280.85:200.66:347:43Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:131.96:220.86:140.66:357:42Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:402.11:031.97:130.77:060.56:367:40Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:262.21:482.07:590.67:550.56:367:39Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:092.22:302.18:400.68:410.46:377:37New Moon31Sun
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 2:05 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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