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 24m 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 - Nov 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:041.94:302.210:24-0.111:070.07:356:07Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:551.94:212.110:15-0.111:000.06:365:06Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:491.85:162.111:09-0.111:580.16:375:05Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:461.86:152.012:090.06:385:04Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:481.77:181.91:000.11:140.16:395:03First Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:541.68:261.82:040.12:210.16:405:02First Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:031.69:341.73:070.23:290.16:415:01First Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:101.710:381.74:060.14:330.16:425:00Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:101.711:341.75:020.15:340.16:434:59Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:031.85:540.06:290.06:444:58Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:231.712:501.86:410.07:190.06:454:57Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:081.71:321.87:240.08:040.06:474:57Full Moon12Wed
13Thu1:501.72:111.88:03-0.18:440.06:484:56Full Moon13Thu
14Fri2:291.62:471.88:39-0.19:210.06:494:55Full Moon14Fri
15Sat3:081.63:221.89:14-0.19:560.16:504:54Full Moon15Sat
16Sun3:461.53:571.79:490.010:310.16:514:54Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:231.54:331.710:240.011:070.16:524:53Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:011.45:101.611:020.011:450.26:534:52Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:391.45:501.611:430.16:544:52Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:201.36:341.512:270.212:300.16:554:51Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:051.37:221.51:120.21:210.16:564:51Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:571.38:171.42:020.22:180.16:574:50Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:541.49:151.42:540.13:180.16:584:50Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:551.510:161.43:470.04:200.06:594:49Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:521.611:141.54:42-0.15:210.07:004:49Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:471.75:36-0.26:20-0.17:014:49Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:091.512:391.86:30-0.37:15-0.27:024:48New Moon27Thu
28Fri1:021.61:301.97:23-0.48:09-0.37:034:48New Moon28Fri
29Sat1:541.62:211.98:15-0.49:01-0.37:044:48New Moon29Sat
30Sun2:471.63:131.99:07-0.59:53-0.47:054:47New Moon30Sun
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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