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 : 9:28 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 40m at 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 - Sep 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:432.11:031.97:180.77:130.56:377:37Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:312.21:522.08:040.68:060.46:387:36New Moon2Thu
3Fri2:152.32:372.28:460.58:560.46:397:34New Moon3Fri
4Sat2:582.33:232.39:260.49:440.36:407:33New Moon4Sat
5Sun3:412.34:082.410:070.310:320.36:417:31New Moon5Sun
6Mon4:252.34:542.410:490.211:210.46:427:30Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:122.35:422.411:340.36:437:28Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:012.26:332.412:130.412:220.36:437:27Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:542.17:282.31:100.51:160.46:447:25First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:512.08:302.22:120.62:160.46:457:23First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:561.99:402.23:190.73:230.56:467:22First Quarter11Sat
12Sun10:091.910:552.14:280.74:320.56:477:20First Quarter12Sun
13Mon11:221.95:360.75:400.56:487:19Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:042.112:271.96:370.76:440.56:497:17Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:022.21:232.07:310.67:420.46:497:16Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:512.22:122.18:180.58:330.46:507:14Full Moon16Thu
17Fri2:342.22:562.28:580.59:180.46:517:12Full Moon17Fri
18Sat3:142.23:352.29:340.49:590.56:527:11Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:512.14:122.210:080.410:360.56:537:09Full Moon19Sun
20Mon4:272.14:472.210:390.411:120.66:547:08Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:032.05:202.111:100.511:470.66:557:06Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:392.05:542.111:430.56:557:05Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:161.96:302.012:220.712:190.66:567:03Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:541.87:102.01:010.71:000.66:577:01Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:351.87:582.01:470.81:470.66:587:00Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:241.78:541.92:400.82:410.66:596:58Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:221.79:581.93:410.93:400.67:006:57Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue10:281.711:032.04:420.84:430.67:016:55Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:321.85:400.75:460.57:026:54Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:022.012:301.96:330.66:460.57:026:52Waning Crescent30Thu
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 6:18 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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