Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 04m at 7:36 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 1:15 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Mar 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:371.78:161.31:28-0.22:330.06:376:01First Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:441.69:271.32:32-0.13:400.06:366:02First Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:571.610:371.33:400.04:480.16:346:04Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:091.611:411.44:490.05:510.16:336:05Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:121.65:55-0.16:470.06:316:06Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:371.51:051.66:54-0.17:360.06:306:07Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:271.61:521.67:46-0.18:180.06:286:08Full Moon7Wed
8Thu2:121.62:331.68:32-0.18:56-0.16:276:09Full Moon8Thu
9Fri2:531.73:111.69:14-0.19:30-0.16:256:10Full Moon9Fri
10Sat3:311.73:481.69:52-0.110:020.06:246:10Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:071.75:241.511:290.011:330.07:227:11Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:421.75:591.512:050.17:217:12Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:151.76:361.412:050.012:410.17:197:13Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:501.67:141.412:390.11:200.27:187:14Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:281.67:551.31:180.22:030.27:167:15Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:121.68:431.32:030.22:520.37:157:16Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:041.59:381.32:540.23:470.37:137:17Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun10:061.510:421.33:530.34:480.37:127:18Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon11:131.611:461.44:570.25:480.37:107:19Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:151.66:020.26:450.27:097:20Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:441.51:101.77:040.17:370.17:077:21Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:361.72:001.88:010.08:240.07:067:22Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:241.82:481.88:54-0.19:10-0.17:047:23New Moon23Fri
24Sat3:122.03:361.99:44-0.19:54-0.27:027:24New Moon24Sat
25Sun3:592.14:241.910:34-0.110:39-0.27:017:25New Moon25Sun
26Mon4:462.15:141.811:25-0.111:26-0.26:597:26Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:352.16:061.812:18-0.16:587:27Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:262.17:011.712:16-0.11:150.06:567:28Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:212.08:001.61:120.02:160.16:557:29First Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:221.99:051.62:130.13:200.26:537:30First Quarter30Fri
31Sat9:301.810:161.53:190.24:250.36:527:30First Quarter31Sat
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 10:25 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 6% 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 (6% 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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