Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 01m at 6:31 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 12:09 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - May 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:502.14:111.810:270.210:200.26:107:59Full Moon1Sat
2Sun4:292.24:521.811:080.311:020.26:098:00Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:112.25:371.811:520.311:480.26:078:01Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:572.16:271.712:410.36:068:02Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:482.17:221.712:410.31:350.36:058:03Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:432.08:231.71:400.32:340.36:048:04Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri8:452.09:311.82:470.43:360.36:038:05Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat9:531.910:421.83:560.44:370.36:028:06Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:021.911:472.05:060.35:360.26:018:07Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:071.96:130.36:320.26:008:08Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:452.11:061.97:160.27:250.15:598:08Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:382.21:591.98:130.28:140.15:588:09Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:262.32:491.99:060.19:010.15:578:10New Moon13Thu
14Fri3:132.33:361.99:550.19:450.15:578:11New Moon14Fri
15Sat3:572.34:231.910:410.210:280.25:568:12New Moon15Sat
16Sun4:402.25:081.811:250.211:100.25:558:13Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:232.15:541.812:080.35:548:14Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:062.06:401.712:520.45:538:15Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:492.07:271.712:390.41:360.45:538:15Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:331.98:171.71:270.52:210.55:528:16First Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:201.89:101.72:180.53:080.55:518:17First Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:121.810:041.73:120.63:540.55:508:18First Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:071.710:581.74:080.64:410.55:508:19First Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:031.711:491.85:050.65:270.45:498:20Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:561.76:020.56:120.45:498:20Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:351.912:461.76:560.56:570.35:488:21Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:182.01:311.77:470.47:420.35:488:22Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:592.12:151.88:350.48:260.25:478:23Full Moon28Fri
29Sat2:402.22:591.89:200.39:100.25:478:23Full Moon29Sat
30Sun3:232.23:451.810:050.39:560.25:468:24Full Moon30Sun
31Mon4:072.24:321.810:510.310:450.25:468:25Full Moon31Mon
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 9:20 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (13% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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