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 4h 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 - Apr 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:441.711:241.64:290.25:290.36:507:31First Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:531.75:370.26:280.36:497:32Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:261.712:521.76:410.27:200.26:477:33Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:191.81:421.77:380.28:060.26:467:34Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:061.82:251.78:280.28:460.26:447:35Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:481.93:051.79:120.29:220.16:437:36Full Moon6Fri
7Sat3:271.93:421.79:520.29:540.16:417:37Full Moon7Sat
8Sun4:022.04:181.710:290.210:260.26:407:38Full Moon8Sun
9Mon4:352.04:541.711:030.210:560.26:387:39Full Moon9Mon
10Tue5:071.95:301.611:370.311:280.36:377:40Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:401.96:051.612:120.36:357:41Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:151.96:421.612:030.312:490.46:347:42Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:531.87:221.512:430.41:310.46:327:43Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:371.88:071.51:280.42:190.56:317:44Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:281.89:021.52:210.43:120.56:307:45Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:271.710:051.63:210.44:090.56:287:46Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue10:311.811:101.74:260.45:070.46:277:46Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:351.85:320.46:030.36:257:47Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:111.812:331.86:360.36:570.26:247:48Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:062.01:281.97:370.27:480.16:237:49Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:572.12:191.98:330.18:370.06:217:50New Moon21Sat
22Sun2:462.33:112.09:260.09:25-0.16:207:51New Moon22Sun
23Mon3:352.34:031.910:180.010:140.06:197:52New Moon23Mon
24Tue4:242.44:561.911:100.011:040.06:187:53Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:162.35:501.912:040.16:167:54Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:092.26:471.81:010.26:157:55Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:062.17:481.712:550.22:020.36:147:56First Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:082.08:521.71:590.33:030.36:137:57First Quarter28Sat
29Sun9:141.99:591.73:060.34:040.46:117:58First Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:221.811:041.84:130.45:010.46:107:59First Quarter30Mon
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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