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 57m 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 - May 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:142.012:311.96:390.36:560.16:107:59Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:092.11:281.97:410.27:470.16:098:00Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:002.32:211.98:380.18:370.06:088:01Full Moon3Sun
4Mon2:492.33:131.99:300.19:240.06:078:02Full Moon4Mon
5Tue3:372.44:031.810:210.110:110.16:058:03Full Moon5Tue
6Wed4:252.34:521.811:090.210:590.16:048:04Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:132.25:421.811:580.311:480.26:038:05Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:022.16:321.712:470.46:028:05Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:522.07:241.712:400.31:370.46:018:06Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:431.98:201.61:350.42:280.56:008:07Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:351.89:181.62:320.53:180.55:598:08Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:301.710:171.73:310.64:070.55:588:09Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:261.711:131.74:290.64:530.55:588:10Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu11:211.75:260.65:380.45:578:11Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:031.812:121.76:210.66:210.45:568:12Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:481.912:591.77:120.57:030.45:558:13Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:282.01:441.78:000.57:440.35:548:14Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:062.02:251.78:440.48:240.35:538:14New Moon18Mon
19Tue2:422.13:051.79:260.49:040.35:538:15New Moon19Tue
20Wed3:192.13:451.710:060.49:450.35:528:16New Moon20Wed
21Thu3:582.14:251.710:450.410:280.35:518:17New Moon21Thu
22Fri4:392.15:091.711:270.411:130.35:518:18Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:242.15:571.712:120.45:508:19Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:122.16:491.712:040.31:010.45:498:19Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:032.07:461.812:590.41:540.45:498:20First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:592.08:471.82:010.42:490.35:488:21First Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:581.99:511.93:060.43:440.35:488:22First Quarter27Wed
28Thu10:021.910:542.04:130.44:390.25:478:22First Quarter28Thu
29Fri11:071.811:532.15:200.45:340.25:478:23Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:091.86:250.36:280.25:468:24Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:492.21:081.87:270.37:210.15:468:25Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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