38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

68°
H -°
L 51°
SSW
3mph
High tide
5:42 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:27 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 50m at 5:42 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:31 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - May 1785

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:131.97:531.71:120.41:590.45:147:03Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:141.99:001.82:180.42:570.35:127:04Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:201.910:061.93:270.43:550.25:117:05Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed10:261.911:082.14:350.44:510.25:107:05Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:281.95:410.35:460.15:097:06Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:032.212:251.96:420.26:400.15:087:07Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:552.31:201.97:390.17:310.05:077:08New Moon7Sat
8Sun1:452.32:121.98:320.18:210.05:067:09New Moon8Sun
9Mon2:352.33:031.99:220.19:100.15:057:10New Moon9Mon
10Tue3:242.33:531.810:120.29:590.15:047:11Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:132.24:441.811:010.310:490.25:037:12Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:032.15:361.711:500.411:410.35:027:13Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:522.06:291.712:400.45:017:14Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:421.97:241.712:360.41:300.55:007:14First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:331.88:201.71:330.52:180.54:597:15First Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:261.79:171.72:300.63:050.54:587:16First Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:211.710:111.83:270.63:500.44:587:17First Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:161.711:001.84:230.64:350.44:577:18Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:071.611:451.95:170.65:180.44:567:19Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:561.76:090.56:010.44:557:20Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:262.012:411.76:570.56:430.34:557:20Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:052.11:231.77:410.47:250.34:547:21Full Moon22Sun
23Mon1:432.12:031.78:230.48:060.34:537:22Full Moon23Mon
24Tue2:222.12:421.79:030.48:480.34:537:23Full Moon24Tue
25Wed3:012.13:231.79:430.49:310.34:527:24Full Moon25Wed
26Thu3:432.14:081.710:250.410:170.34:527:24Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:282.14:551.711:090.411:080.34:517:25Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:152.15:471.811:570.34:517:26Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:052.06:431.812:030.412:480.34:507:27Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:592.07:421.91:040.41:410.34:507:27Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:571.98:452.02:090.42:350.24:497:28Third Quarter31Tue
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 Waning Gibbous (84% 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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