Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 9:24 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 24m at 2:45 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Dec 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:291.34:501.610:42-0.211:290.07:054:47Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:161.35:381.511:32-0.17:064:47Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:081.36:291.512:190.012:28-0.17:074:47Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:051.37:251.41:12-0.11:30-0.17:084:47Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:061.48:261.42:07-0.12:35-0.17:094:47Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:111.49:321.33:03-0.23:42-0.17:104:47Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:141.510:371.34:00-0.24:48-0.27:114:47Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:141.611:391.34:57-0.35:52-0.27:124:47Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:101.75:54-0.36:51-0.37:124:47Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:351.31:031.76:49-0.47:46-0.37:134:47New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:281.31:551.77:43-0.48:37-0.37:144:47New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:191.32:451.78:34-0.59:26-0.37:154:47New Moon12Sat
13Sun3:081.33:351.69:23-0.410:12-0.37:164:48New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:571.34:231.510:12-0.410:58-0.27:164:48Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:451.35:111.411:01-0.311:42-0.27:174:48Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:331.25:561.311:50-0.27:184:49Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:221.26:421.212:27-0.112:41-0.17:184:49First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:121.27:291.21:11-0.11:33-0.17:194:49First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:031.18:191.11:55-0.12:270.07:194:50First Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:551.19:131.02:40-0.13:220.07:204:50First Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:481.210:091.03:25-0.14:180.07:204:51Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:401.211:041.04:13-0.15:130.07:214:51Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:291.211:551.05:02-0.26:06-0.17:214:52Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:151.35:52-0.26:56-0.17:224:52Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:411.012:591.36:41-0.37:42-0.27:224:53Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:241.11:421.47:28-0.38:24-0.27:224:54Full Moon26Sat
27Sun2:061.12:251.48:13-0.49:05-0.27:234:54Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:481.13:081.48:58-0.49:46-0.37:234:55Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:311.23:521.49:44-0.410:28-0.37:234:56Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:171.24:371.410:32-0.411:12-0.37:244:56Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:051.35:241.411:23-0.411:53-0.47:244:57Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 6:04 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 0% 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 (0% 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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