38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

51°
H 65°
L 45°
N
6mph
Low tide
6:59 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 26m at 6:59 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1797

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:081.911:412.15:210.85:190.65:416:41Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:001.96:120.76:100.65:426:39Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:282.112:472.06:570.76:570.55:436:38Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:102.21:292.07:380.67:400.55:446:36Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:492.22:082.08:140.68:190.55:456:34Full Moon5Tue
6Wed2:252.22:432.18:470.58:570.55:466:33Full Moon6Wed
7Thu3:002.23:162.19:190.59:330.55:466:31Full Moon7Thu
8Fri3:332.23:492.19:490.510:100.55:476:30Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:072.14:232.210:210.510:480.65:486:28Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:422.15:002.210:560.511:290.65:496:27Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:202.05:422.211:360.55:506:25Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:032.06:302.212:150.712:230.55:516:24Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:531.97:262.21:090.71:170.55:526:22Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:531.98:302.12:130.82:190.55:526:20Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:031.99:432.13:230.83:280.55:536:19Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat10:191.910:552.24:340.74:380.55:546:17Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:282.05:400.65:470.45:556:16Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:002.312:292.16:390.56:500.35:566:14Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:572.31:242.27:320.47:470.25:576:13New Moon19Tue
20Wed1:492.42:152.38:210.38:410.25:586:11New Moon20Wed
21Thu2:392.43:052.49:060.29:320.25:596:09New Moon21Thu
22Fri3:282.33:532.49:500.210:220.36:006:08Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:152.24:412.410:340.311:130.46:006:06Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:022.15:292.311:190.36:016:05Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:502.06:182.212:040.512:070.46:026:03Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:401.97:102.112:570.612:580.56:036:02First Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:331.88:072.01:520.71:530.66:046:00First Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:321.89:081.92:480.72:500.66:055:58First Quarter28Thu
29Fri9:351.810:091.93:450.83:480.66:065:57First Quarter29Fri
30Sat10:351.811:042.04:400.74:450.66:075:55Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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