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 2h 37m 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 - May 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:492.11:112.07:210.27:330.16:107:59Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:432.22:062.08:200.18:240.06:098:00New Moon2Mon
3Tue2:342.32:592.09:150.19:130.06:088:01New Moon3Tue
4Wed3:232.43:512.010:070.010:010.06:078:02New Moon4Wed
5Thu4:132.44:431.910:590.110:500.16:058:03New Moon5Thu
6Fri5:022.35:351.911:500.111:390.16:048:04Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:532.26:271.812:420.26:038:05Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:442.17:211.712:320.21:350.36:028:05Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:372.08:171.71:280.32:290.46:018:06First Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:331.99:161.72:270.43:230.46:008:07First Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:301.810:171.73:270.54:150.55:598:08First Quarter11Wed
12Thu10:291.711:141.74:270.55:040.55:588:09First Quarter12Thu
13Fri11:251.75:250.55:510.45:588:10Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:071.812:161.76:200.56:350.45:578:11Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:531.91:031.77:110.57:170.35:568:12Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:352.01:471.77:580.47:560.35:558:13Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:132.02:281.78:420.48:340.35:548:14Full Moon17Tue
18Wed2:492.13:071.79:220.49:100.35:538:14Full Moon18Wed
19Thu3:242.13:451.710:010.39:470.35:538:15Full Moon19Thu
20Fri3:592.14:221.710:390.310:250.35:528:16Full Moon20Fri
21Sat4:362.15:011.711:170.411:060.35:518:17Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:172.15:421.711:580.411:500.35:518:18Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:002.16:291.712:430.45:508:19Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:482.07:201.712:410.41:320.45:498:19Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:402.08:181.81:380.42:260.45:498:20Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:372.09:211.82:410.43:220.35:488:21Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri9:391.910:271.93:480.44:190.35:488:22Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat10:451.911:302.04:560.45:150.25:478:22Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:491.96:020.46:110.25:478:23Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:292.212:501.97:060.37:060.15:468:24Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:232.31:461.98:060.27:590.15:468:25Waning Crescent31Tue
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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