Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 43m at 8:32 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:45 am (2.4 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 - Feb 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:351.311:091.04:15-0.25:240.07:115:30Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:401.45:21-0.36:26-0.17:115:31Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:101.112:391.56:25-0.47:22-0.27:105:32Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:071.31:341.57:25-0.58:12-0.37:095:34Full Moon4Wed
5Thu2:001.42:261.68:20-0.59:00-0.47:085:35Full Moon5Thu
6Fri2:521.53:171.69:13-0.69:47-0.57:075:36Full Moon6Fri
7Sat3:441.64:071.610:06-0.610:33-0.57:065:37Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:351.64:571.511:00-0.511:20-0.57:055:38Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:261.75:481.411:56-0.47:045:39Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:171.66:411.312:09-0.412:54-0.37:025:40Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:111.67:381.21:01-0.41:54-0.27:015:41Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:101.58:401.11:56-0.32:56-0.17:005:43Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:141.49:461.12:56-0.24:000.06:595:44Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:221.410:511.13:59-0.15:030.06:585:45Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:251.311:501.25:03-0.16:010.06:575:46Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:211.46:03-0.16:530.06:555:47Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:421.21:091.46:57-0.27:380.06:545:48Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:281.31:511.47:44-0.28:17-0.16:535:49New Moon18Wed
19Thu2:101.42:291.58:26-0.28:51-0.16:525:50New Moon19Thu
20Fri2:481.43:051.59:04-0.29:23-0.16:505:51New Moon20Fri
21Sat3:231.43:391.59:39-0.29:52-0.16:495:52New Moon21Sat
22Sun3:561.54:131.410:14-0.110:21-0.16:485:53Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:261.54:461.410:49-0.110:51-0.16:465:54Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:571.55:191.311:250.011:23-0.16:455:56Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:311.55:551.312:030.06:445:57Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:091.56:361.212:01-0.112:470.16:425:58First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:541.57:231.212:460.01:370.26:415:59First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:481.58:221.21:390.02:360.26:406:00First Quarter28Sat
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 11:38 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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