38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

55°
H -°
L 50°
SW
2mph
High tide
6:12 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 12:29 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 40m at 6:12 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:32 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Aug 1784

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:002.42:242.18:380.38:450.25:147:20Full Moon1Sun
2Mon2:532.43:192.29:270.29:400.25:157:19Full Moon2Mon
3Tue3:442.44:132.210:140.210:350.25:167:18Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:352.35:062.311:020.211:320.35:177:17Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:262.26:002.311:500.25:177:16Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:192.16:542.312:310.412:410.35:187:15Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:132.07:512.21:320.51:330.35:197:14Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:101.98:522.12:340.62:280.45:207:13Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:121.89:562.13:360.73:260.55:217:12Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:141.810:572.14:370.74:250.55:227:10Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:131.811:522.15:350.75:220.55:237:09Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:071.96:280.76:160.55:247:08Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:402.112:551.97:150.77:040.55:247:07Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:222.11:401.97:560.67:480.55:257:06New Moon14Sat
15Sun2:002.22:202.08:320.68:270.55:267:04New Moon15Sun
16Mon2:362.22:582.09:050.59:040.55:277:03New Moon16Mon
17Tue3:092.23:332.09:350.59:390.55:287:02New Moon17Tue
18Wed3:422.14:062.110:040.510:150.65:297:00Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:142.14:382.110:330.510:510.65:306:59Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:472.05:122.111:050.511:310.75:316:58Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:212.05:512.111:400.55:326:56Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:001.96:352.112:140.712:220.55:326:55First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:451.97:262.11:030.81:120.55:336:53First Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:391.88:272.12:020.82:100.65:346:52First Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:441.89:372.13:090.83:150.55:356:51First Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:591.810:482.24:200.84:250.55:366:49Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:121.911:532.35:290.75:350.45:376:48Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:162.06:300.66:390.45:386:46Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:502.41:142.27:240.47:380.35:396:45Full Moon29Sun
30Mon1:432.42:082.38:140.38:330.25:406:43Full Moon30Mon
31Tue2:342.42:592.49:000.29:270.25:406:42Full Moon31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8635150)

Common Questions About Colonial Beach, VA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Colonial Beach, VA?

Colonial Beach, VA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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