38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

62°
H 64°
L 46°
NE
8mph
High tide
1:08 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 7:36 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 17m at 1:08 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:24 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Apr 1797

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:592.05:301.711:420.211:400.15:556:35Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:472.06:211.612:350.25:546:36Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:401.97:201.612:350.21:350.35:526:37First Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:411.88:291.61:380.22:410.35:506:38First Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:521.89:431.62:480.23:490.35:496:39First Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:081.810:531.74:000.24:540.25:476:40Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:171.811:551.85:110.25:540.25:466:40Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:181.96:160.16:480.15:446:41Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:492.01:121.97:150.07:370.05:436:42Full Moon9Sun
10Mon1:392.12:011.98:080.08:210.05:426:43Full Moon10Mon
11Tue2:252.12:471.98:570.09:020.05:406:44Full Moon11Tue
12Wed3:092.23:311.89:430.09:420.15:396:45Full Moon12Wed
13Thu3:512.14:151.810:270.110:220.15:376:46Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:332.14:581.711:100.211:020.25:366:47Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:142.05:411.711:530.311:450.35:346:48Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:561.96:271.612:360.45:336:49Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:401.87:161.612:310.41:230.45:316:50Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:281.78:101.51:210.42:120.55:306:51Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:231.79:081.52:160.53:040.55:296:52Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:231.710:071.63:140.53:560.55:276:53Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:221.711:011.74:130.54:470.45:266:53Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:161.711:491.85:110.55:340.45:256:54Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:041.86:060.46:190.35:236:55Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:311.912:481.86:560.37:000.25:226:56Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:112.01:301.87:430.37:400.25:216:57New Moon25Tue
26Wed1:492.12:111.88:270.28:200.15:206:58New Moon26Wed
27Thu2:292.22:541.89:100.29:020.15:186:59New Moon27Thu
28Fri3:102.23:381.89:550.29:460.15:177:00Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:552.24:261.810:410.210:340.15:167:01Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:432.25:181.811:320.311:280.25:157:02Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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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