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 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 - Oct 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:011.96:110.66:180.47:046:49Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:342.11:022.07:090.57:210.37:056:48Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:302.21:552.18:000.48:180.37:066:46Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:202.22:442.28:460.39:090.27:076:45New Moon4Fri
5Sat3:052.13:292.39:270.29:570.27:086:43New Moon5Sat
6Sun3:482.14:112.310:070.210:410.37:096:42New Moon6Sun
7Mon4:302.04:522.210:440.311:230.47:106:40Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:102.05:322.211:220.37:106:39Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:511.96:132.112:040.512:000.47:116:37Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:321.86:552.012:450.512:420.47:126:36Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:161.77:411.91:290.61:270.57:136:34First Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:041.78:321.82:170.72:180.67:146:33First Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:591.69:311.83:110.73:140.67:156:31First Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:011.610:331.84:080.74:130.67:166:30First Quarter14Mon
15Tue11:021.611:311.85:030.75:110.57:176:29Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:571.75:550.66:080.57:186:27Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:221.912:451.86:410.57:020.47:196:26Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:081.91:281.97:230.47:510.37:206:24Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:491.92:082.08:030.38:370.37:216:23Full Moon19Sat
20Sun2:291.92:482.18:430.29:220.27:226:22Full Moon20Sun
21Mon3:091.93:282.29:220.110:050.27:236:20Full Moon21Mon
22Tue3:511.94:112.210:040.110:500.27:246:19Full Moon22Tue
23Wed4:351.94:562.210:480.111:370.27:256:18Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:231.85:462.111:370.17:266:17Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:151.86:412.012:300.312:310.17:276:15Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:131.77:411.91:300.31:330.27:286:14Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:181.78:501.92:370.42:420.27:296:13Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:311.610:041.83:450.43:530.37:306:12Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:441.711:161.84:500.35:040.27:316:11Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:501.85:500.36:100.27:326:09Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:181.812:481.96:440.27:110.17:336:08Waning Crescent31Thu
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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