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 39m at 6:24 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:48 am (2.2 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 - Apr 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:081.712:361.86:330.17:070.16:517:31Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:091.81:351.97:370.08:020.06:507:32Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:042.02:292.08:350.08:52-0.16:487:33New Moon3Sun
4Mon2:552.13:212.09:30-0.19:40-0.16:477:34New Moon4Mon
5Tue3:452.24:122.010:22-0.110:27-0.16:457:34New Moon5Tue
6Wed4:342.25:041.911:14-0.111:14-0.16:447:35Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:242.25:561.812:070.06:427:36Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:152.26:491.712:030.01:020.16:417:37Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:072.07:441.712:560.11:590.26:397:38Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:031.98:431.61:530.22:570.36:387:39First Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:041.89:461.62:540.33:560.46:367:40First Quarter11Mon
12Tue10:091.710:501.63:580.34:540.46:357:41First Quarter12Tue
13Wed11:131.711:501.75:010.45:490.46:347:42Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:111.76:010.46:390.46:327:43Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:431.71:001.76:570.47:240.36:317:44Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:301.81:441.77:460.38:040.36:297:45Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:111.92:251.88:310.38:410.26:287:46Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:491.93:031.89:110.39:140.26:277:47Full Moon18Mon
19Tue3:232.03:401.79:490.29:460.26:257:48Full Moon19Tue
20Wed3:562.04:151.710:250.310:180.26:247:49Full Moon20Wed
21Thu4:282.04:501.711:010.310:510.36:227:50Full Moon21Thu
22Fri5:012.05:251.711:370.311:270.36:217:50Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:372.06:021.612:150.36:207:51Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:172.06:431.612:070.312:570.46:197:52Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:032.07:321.612:540.31:450.46:177:53Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:541.98:281.61:480.42:400.46:167:54Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:531.99:331.72:510.43:390.46:157:55Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:581.910:431.83:590.44:410.36:147:56Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri11:071.911:491.95:080.45:410.36:127:57Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:121.96:170.36:380.26:117:58Waning Crescent30Sat
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 9:36 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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