Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 29m at 11:41 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:53 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jun 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:012.14:251.710:390.410:230.35:468:25Full Moon1Mon
2Tue4:382.05:031.711:150.411:000.45:458:26Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:152.05:401.711:510.411:380.45:458:26Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:522.06:191.612:280.55:458:27Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:312.06:591.712:200.51:060.45:448:28Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:111.97:431.71:060.51:460.45:448:28Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:541.98:311.81:570.52:290.45:448:29Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon8:421.89:241.92:530.63:140.35:448:29Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue9:361.810:212.03:520.64:030.35:448:30Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed10:351.711:192.14:550.54:560.25:438:30Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:371.75:590.55:520.25:438:31Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:172.212:391.87:020.46:510.25:438:31Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:132.21:381.88:030.47:500.15:438:32New Moon13Sat
14Sun2:092.32:361.89:000.38:490.15:438:32New Moon14Sun
15Mon3:042.33:341.99:550.29:460.15:438:32New Moon15Mon
16Tue4:002.34:321.910:490.210:430.15:438:33New Moon16Tue
17Wed4:572.35:301.911:430.211:410.25:448:33Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:532.26:291.912:370.25:448:33Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:482.17:271.912:410.21:300.25:448:34Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:432.08:252.01:430.32:220.35:448:34First Quarter20Sat
21Sun8:381.99:242.02:460.43:120.35:448:34First Quarter21Sun
22Mon9:341.810:212.03:470.54:020.35:458:34First Quarter22Mon
23Tue10:301.711:162.04:470.54:500.35:458:35First Quarter23Tue
24Wed11:261.75:450.55:390.35:458:35Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:082.012:191.76:400.56:270.35:458:35Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:552.01:091.77:300.57:150.45:468:35Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:402.01:551.78:170.58:010.45:468:35Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:212.12:391.78:590.58:430.35:478:35Full Moon28Sun
29Mon3:012.13:211.79:380.59:230.45:478:35Full Moon29Mon
30Tue3:392.14:001.710:160.410:010.45:478:35Full Moon30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8635150)

Common Questions About Colonial Beach, VA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Colonial Beach, VA?

The lowest tide this week in Colonial Beach, VA is 0.2 ft on Wednesday, Jun 17 at 11:41 pm.

When is the highest tide this week in Colonial Beach, VA?

The highest tide this week in Colonial Beach, VA is 2.2 ft on Thursday, Jun 18 at 5:53 am — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Colonial Beach, VA today?

Slack tide in Colonial Beach, VA is approximately 2:47 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 9% 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 time is high tide in Colonial Beach, VA today?

High tides in Colonial Beach, VA today: 4:57 am (2.3 ft), 5:30 pm (1.9 ft).

What time is low tide in Colonial Beach, VA today?

Low tides in Colonial Beach, VA today: 11:43 am (0.2 ft), 11:41 pm (0.2 ft).

What is the tidal range in Colonial Beach, VA today?

Today's tidal range in Colonial Beach, VA is 2.1 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 1.8 ft, so today's swing is typical.

What is the moon phase in Colonial Beach, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Colonial Beach, VA is Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does Colonial Beach, VA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Colonial Beach, VA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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