Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 6:24 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 49m at 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 - Oct 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:051.89:392.03:250.63:220.57:046:50Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat10:081.810:421.94:230.74:220.57:056:48Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:101.811:421.95:200.75:210.57:066:47Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:071.86:130.66:160.57:076:45Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:332.012:571.97:010.67:070.57:076:44Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:182.01:412.07:440.57:530.47:086:42Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:592.02:222.08:230.48:350.47:096:41New Moon7Thu
8Fri2:372.02:582.08:570.49:150.47:106:39New Moon8Fri
9Sat3:132.03:322.19:300.39:520.47:116:38New Moon9Sat
10Sun3:472.04:052.110:010.310:280.47:126:36New Moon10Sun
11Mon4:212.04:382.110:330.311:040.47:136:35Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:541.95:132.111:070.311:420.47:146:33Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:301.95:522.111:450.37:156:32Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:101.86:372.012:230.512:280.37:166:30Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:561.87:272.01:110.51:190.47:176:29First Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:491.78:252.02:070.52:180.47:186:28First Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:531.79:321.93:110.53:250.47:196:26First Quarter17Sun
18Mon10:051.710:441.94:180.54:360.47:206:25First Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:191.811:522.05:230.45:460.37:216:23Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:241.96:250.36:520.27:226:22Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:532.01:222.17:210.27:520.17:236:21Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:482.12:142.28:120.18:480.07:246:20Full Moon22Fri
23Sat2:402.13:042.29:000.09:400.07:256:18Full Moon23Sat
24Sun3:302.13:522.39:470.010:310.07:266:17Full Moon24Sun
25Mon4:182.04:402.210:320.011:200.17:276:16Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:071.95:282.211:180.07:286:14Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:551.86:172.012:100.212:060.17:296:13Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:451.77:071.91:000.312:560.27:306:12Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:361.78:001.81:530.41:500.37:316:11Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:321.68:571.72:480.42:470.37:326:10Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun9:311.59:561.63:420.43:450.47:336:09Third Quarter31Sun
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 3:16 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 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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