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 1h 20m 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 - Aug 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:062.27:422.21:110.31:360.26:118:17Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:022.18:402.22:130.42:300.36:128:16Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:012.09:422.23:170.53:250.36:128:15Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed10:021.910:442.24:200.54:200.46:138:14Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu11:041.911:452.25:230.65:170.46:148:13Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:041.96:230.66:140.46:158:12Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:412.212:581.97:190.67:080.46:168:10Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:312.21:481.98:090.67:580.46:178:09Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:162.22:342.08:530.58:430.46:188:08New Moon9Mon
10Tue2:572.23:172.09:330.59:250.46:198:07New Moon10Tue
11Wed3:352.23:572.010:090.510:030.46:198:06New Moon11Wed
12Thu4:112.24:352.010:420.510:390.56:208:04New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:462.25:102.011:140.511:140.56:218:03Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:192.15:452.011:450.511:510.66:228:02Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:532.16:192.012:160.56:238:01Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:282.06:562.012:300.612:510.56:247:59Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:052.07:372.11:120.71:290.56:257:58First Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:471.98:232.12:000.72:130.56:267:57First Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:351.99:182.12:540.83:040.56:267:55First Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:331.810:202.13:540.84:010.56:277:54First Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:391.811:262.24:590.85:040.56:287:53Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:481.96:060.76:100.46:297:51Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:302.312:522.07:090.67:140.46:307:50Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:292.41:522.18:070.58:150.36:317:48Full Moon24Tue
25Wed2:242.42:482.29:000.49:120.26:327:47Full Moon25Wed
26Thu3:172.53:422.39:500.310:070.26:337:46Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:082.54:352.410:380.211:010.26:337:44Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:002.45:272.411:260.211:560.36:347:43Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:522.46:212.412:150.26:357:41Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:442.27:152.312:530.41:060.36:367:40Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:382.18:112.31:520.51:590.46:377:38Third Quarter31Tue
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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