Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 6h 13m at 9:24 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:09 pm (2.1 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 - Jan 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:511.36:081.312:13-0.47:244:58Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:431.37:011.312:41-0.41:12-0.37:244:59Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:401.47:591.21:33-0.42:15-0.37:245:00Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:401.49:041.12:29-0.43:21-0.37:245:00Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:451.410:131.03:28-0.44:29-0.37:245:01Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:501.411:201.04:30-0.45:36-0.37:245:02Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:531.45:34-0.46:38-0.37:245:03Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:211.112:511.46:35-0.47:34-0.37:245:04Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:161.11:451.47:32-0.58:25-0.37:245:05New Moon9Sat
10Sun2:071.22:351.48:24-0.59:10-0.37:245:06New Moon10Sun
11Mon2:551.23:221.49:13-0.59:52-0.37:235:07New Moon11Mon
12Tue3:411.24:051.49:58-0.510:31-0.37:235:08Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:251.24:451.310:42-0.411:09-0.37:235:09Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:081.25:251.211:25-0.311:45-0.37:235:10Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:491.26:041.212:08-0.27:225:11Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:301.26:451.112:21-0.312:53-0.27:225:12First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:111.17:301.01:00-0.21:40-0.17:225:13First Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:551.18:201.01:41-0.22:31-0.17:215:14First Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:451.19:160.92:27-0.23:260.07:215:15First Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:401.110:150.93:18-0.24:240.07:205:16Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:391.211:120.94:13-0.25:230.07:205:18Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:361.25:11-0.26:19-0.17:195:19Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:051.012:281.36:08-0.37:09-0.27:185:20Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:531.11:161.47:02-0.47:54-0.27:185:21Full Moon24Sun
25Mon1:391.22:021.47:52-0.58:37-0.37:175:22Full Moon25Mon
26Tue2:241.32:461.58:40-0.59:18-0.47:165:23Full Moon26Tue
27Wed3:101.43:301.59:28-0.510:00-0.57:165:24Full Moon27Wed
28Thu3:561.44:151.510:16-0.510:43-0.57:155:25Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:441.55:021.411:07-0.511:28-0.57:145:26Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:321.55:511.412:01-0.47:135:28Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:231.56:441.312:16-0.512:59-0.37:135:29Third Quarter31Sun
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 12:16 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 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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