Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 8:33 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 12m at 1:49 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Sep 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:521.911:332.25:130.75:110.56:387:36Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:051.96:230.76:210.46:397:35Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:422.31:102.07:260.67:270.46:407:33Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:432.32:072.18:220.58:270.36:417:32New Moon4Wed
5Thu2:362.43:002.29:110.49:210.36:417:30New Moon5Thu
6Fri3:252.43:492.39:550.410:120.36:427:29New Moon6Fri
7Sat4:122.34:372.310:370.311:000.36:437:27New Moon7Sat
8Sun4:562.25:222.311:180.311:480.46:447:25Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:402.26:072.311:580.46:457:24Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:232.16:512.212:350.512:390.56:467:22Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:072.07:372.11:220.71:230.56:477:21First Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:531.98:262.02:120.82:100.66:477:19First Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:451.89:202.03:040.83:020.76:487:18First Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:441.810:212.03:590.93:580.76:497:16First Quarter14Sat
15Sun10:461.811:222.04:570.94:550.76:507:14Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:461.85:530.85:520.76:517:13Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:182.012:391.86:450.86:460.66:527:11Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:062.11:261.97:310.77:350.56:537:10Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:492.12:072.08:110.68:210.56:537:08Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:282.22:452.18:480.59:040.46:547:07Full Moon20Fri
21Sat3:042.23:212.29:230.49:450.46:557:05Full Moon21Sat
22Sun3:412.23:582.29:570.410:260.46:567:03Full Moon22Sun
23Mon4:182.14:372.310:330.311:080.46:577:02Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:572.15:182.311:120.311:520.56:587:00Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:402.16:032.311:550.36:596:59Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:272.06:532.212:410.512:440.47:006:57Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:201.97:502.21:380.61:410.47:006:56Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:211.98:562.12:430.72:460.57:016:54Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun9:331.810:122.13:550.73:570.57:026:52Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:501.811:282.15:050.65:090.57:036:51Waning Crescent30Mon
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 5:11 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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