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 3h 00m 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 - Jun 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:552.25:231.811:390.311:360.25:468:25Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:452.26:181.812:300.35:458:26Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:392.27:161.812:330.31:250.35:458:27Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:352.18:181.91:350.32:230.35:458:27Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:362.09:231.92:410.43:200.25:448:28Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:402.010:282.03:480.44:170.25:448:29Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:451.911:302.04:550.45:130.25:448:29Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:481.96:000.36:070.25:448:30Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:272.112:461.87:020.37:000.25:448:30Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:192.21:391.87:590.37:500.25:448:31Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:082.22:281.88:500.38:370.25:448:31New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:532.23:151.89:370.39:220.25:448:32New Moon12Sat
13Sun3:372.24:001.810:210.310:050.25:448:32New Moon13Sun
14Mon4:182.24:441.811:020.310:460.35:448:32New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:592.15:281.811:420.411:270.35:448:33Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:382.06:111.712:210.45:448:33Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:182.06:551.712:080.41:000.45:448:33Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:581.97:391.712:520.51:400.55:448:34Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:401.98:241.71:380.52:210.55:448:34First Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:251.89:121.72:280.63:030.45:448:34First Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:131.810:031.83:210.63:460.45:458:34First Quarter21Mon
22Tue10:061.710:551.94:180.64:320.45:458:35First Quarter22Tue
23Wed11:021.711:462.05:160.65:200.45:458:35Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:571.76:140.66:100.35:458:35Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:352.112:501.77:110.57:020.35:468:35Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:242.11:411.88:040.47:540.25:468:35Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:122.22:311.88:540.48:470.25:478:35Full Moon27Sun
28Mon3:002.33:221.99:440.39:390.15:478:35Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:502.34:151.910:330.310:310.15:478:35Full Moon29Tue
30Wed4:412.35:101.911:230.211:260.25:488:35Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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