Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 30m at 5:15 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:40 pm (2.2 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 - Feb 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:391.47:031.312:34-0.41:12-0.37:115:31First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:301.37:541.21:22-0.32:07-0.27:105:32First Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:231.38:491.12:11-0.23:03-0.17:095:33First Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:201.39:471.13:02-0.23:59-0.17:085:34First Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:171.210:451.13:55-0.24:540.07:075:35Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:121.311:391.14:49-0.15:470.07:065:36Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:031.35:42-0.26:37-0.17:055:37Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:281.212:491.36:33-0.27:22-0.17:045:39Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:131.21:311.47:19-0.28:02-0.27:035:40Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:531.32:101.48:01-0.38:39-0.27:025:41Full Moon10Tue
11Wed2:311.32:471.58:41-0.39:13-0.27:015:42Full Moon11Wed
12Thu3:071.43:231.59:20-0.39:47-0.27:005:43Full Moon12Thu
13Fri3:421.43:581.59:58-0.310:20-0.36:595:44Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:181.54:351.410:38-0.310:56-0.36:575:45Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:571.55:151.411:21-0.211:36-0.36:565:46Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:391.55:581.412:07-0.26:555:47Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:251.56:471.312:21-0.212:59-0.16:545:49Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:181.57:441.31:12-0.21:58-0.16:525:50Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:181.58:501.32:11-0.23:040.06:515:51Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:261.510:031.33:16-0.24:140.06:505:52Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:381.511:151.34:26-0.25:24-0.16:495:53Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:471.65:36-0.26:28-0.26:475:54Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:191.412:481.76:41-0.37:25-0.26:465:55Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:161.51:441.77:40-0.48:16-0.36:445:56New Moon24Tue
25Wed2:091.62:361.88:35-0.49:03-0.36:435:57New Moon25Wed
26Thu2:591.73:251.79:26-0.49:47-0.36:425:58New Moon26Thu
27Fri3:471.74:121.710:15-0.410:30-0.36:405:59Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:331.74:571.611:03-0.311:12-0.26:396:00Waxing Crescent28Sat
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 8:27 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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