38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

56°
H 65°
L 46°
N
5mph
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 4h 32m 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 - Aug 1797

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:431.810:252.14:010.63:590.45:147:21Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:421.811:202.14:590.64:540.45:157:20Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:371.85:550.65:470.55:167:19Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:102.112:271.86:450.66:370.45:167:17Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:552.21:131.97:300.67:220.45:177:16Full Moon5Sat
6Sun1:372.21:561.98:110.68:040.45:187:15Full Moon6Sun
7Mon2:162.22:351.98:470.58:430.45:197:14Full Moon7Mon
8Tue2:532.23:131.99:220.59:190.55:207:13Full Moon8Tue
9Wed3:282.23:482.09:540.59:550.55:217:12Full Moon9Wed
10Thu4:022.24:222.010:250.510:320.55:227:11Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:362.14:562.010:570.511:110.65:237:09Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:112.15:332.011:310.511:530.65:237:08Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:482.06:132.112:090.55:247:07Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:292.06:592.112:400.712:520.55:257:06Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:171.97:522.11:330.71:420.55:267:04Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:131.98:532.12:330.82:380.55:277:03Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:191.910:012.23:400.83:410.55:287:02Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:301.911:082.24:490.74:480.45:297:01Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:382.05:570.65:540.45:306:59Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:122.312:402.16:580.56:580.35:316:58New Moon20Sun
21Mon1:102.41:372.27:530.47:570.25:316:56New Moon21Mon
22Tue2:052.52:322.28:440.38:520.25:326:55New Moon22Tue
23Wed2:572.53:252.39:320.39:460.25:336:54New Moon23Wed
24Thu3:492.44:182.310:190.310:400.35:346:52Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:392.35:102.311:060.311:350.45:356:51Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:302.26:022.311:540.35:366:49Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:202.16:552.312:320.512:440.45:376:48First Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:132.07:502.21:300.61:360.55:386:46First Quarter28Mon
29Tue8:091.98:492.12:290.72:300.55:396:45First Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:101.89:502.13:280.83:260.65:396:44First Quarter30Wed
31Thu10:111.810:482.14:260.84:230.65:406:42Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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