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 : 8:32 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 54m at 2:14 pm (2.0 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 - Jul 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:592.35:331.911:440.211:450.25:488:35Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:542.26:312.012:370.25:498:35Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:492.27:292.012:450.31:300.25:498:35Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:442.18:282.11:480.32:230.25:508:34First Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:422.09:282.12:520.43:150.25:508:34First Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:411.910:282.13:560.44:070.35:518:34First Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:421.811:262.15:000.55:000.35:528:34Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:421.76:010.55:530.35:528:33Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:212.112:371.76:590.56:470.35:538:33Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:122.11:291.77:520.57:380.35:548:33Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:002.12:161.88:390.58:260.35:548:32Full Moon11Fri
12Sat2:432.13:011.89:220.59:100.45:558:32Full Moon12Sat
13Sun3:242.13:431.810:010.59:500.45:568:31Full Moon13Sun
14Mon4:032.14:241.810:370.510:280.45:568:31Full Moon14Mon
15Tue4:402.15:031.811:120.511:040.55:578:30Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:152.15:401.811:450.511:420.55:588:30Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:512.06:161.812:170.55:588:29Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:262.06:531.812:210.612:510.55:598:28Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:021.97:311.91:030.61:260.46:008:28Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:421.98:141.91:500.72:050.46:018:27Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:261.89:032.02:420.72:500.46:028:26Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:171.79:592.03:390.73:400.46:028:26Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:171.711:002.14:400.74:360.46:038:25Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:221.75:460.75:370.46:048:24Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:032.112:281.86:520.66:410.36:058:23Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:052.21:291.97:540.57:440.36:068:22Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:032.32:281.98:500.48:440.26:078:22New Moon27Sun
28Mon2:582.43:252.09:420.39:410.26:078:21New Moon28Mon
29Tue3:522.44:212.110:330.310:370.26:088:20New Moon29Tue
30Wed4:452.45:162.211:210.211:330.26:098:19Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:372.36:112.212:100.26:108:18Waxing 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 5:23 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 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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