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 3h 57m 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 - Nov 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:321.510:551.64:350.44:420.47:346:08Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue11:291.611:491.65:260.45:380.37:356:06Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:201.66:140.36:310.37:366:05Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:381.61:061.76:580.37:200.27:376:04Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:221.71:461.87:380.28:050.27:386:03Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:021.72:231.88:160.18:470.17:406:02New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:401.71:591.97:520.18:270.16:415:01New Moon7Sun
8Mon2:171.72:341.98:280.09:060.16:425:00New Moon8Mon
9Tue2:521.63:111.99:040.09:440.16:435:00New Moon9Tue
10Wed3:301.63:501.99:430.010:240.16:444:59Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:101.64:331.810:250.011:090.16:454:58Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:541.55:211.811:130.011:590.26:464:57Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:441.56:131.712:080.06:474:56First Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:411.57:121.712:560.21:100.16:484:55First Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:451.58:171.61:580.12:170.16:494:55First Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:551.59:271.63:010.13:270.16:504:54First Quarter16Tue
17Wed10:051.610:341.64:020.04:360.06:514:53Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:091.711:351.65:01-0.15:41-0.16:524:53Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:061.85:56-0.26:41-0.16:544:52Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:311.712:571.96:48-0.27:36-0.26:554:51Full Moon20Sat
21Sun1:221.71:461.97:38-0.38:27-0.26:564:51Full Moon21Sun
22Mon2:111.62:341.98:25-0.39:15-0.26:574:50Full Moon22Mon
23Tue2:591.63:201.99:10-0.310:01-0.26:584:50Full Moon23Tue
24Wed3:451.54:061.89:55-0.310:46-0.16:594:50Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:311.54:511.710:40-0.211:320.07:004:49Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:181.45:371.611:27-0.17:014:49Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:061.36:241.512:180.012:160.07:024:48Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:551.37:121.41:050.11:070.07:034:48Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:481.38:041.31:530.12:000.17:044:48Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:431.28:591.32:420.12:550.17:054:48Third Quarter30Tue
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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