38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

50°
H -°
L 48°
NNW
3mph
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 5h 39m 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 - Mar 1798

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:121.61:381.87:34-0.38:13-0.36:436:05Full Moon1Thu
2Fri2:061.72:311.88:30-0.49:01-0.36:416:06Full Moon2Fri
3Sat2:581.83:221.89:23-0.49:47-0.46:406:07Full Moon3Sat
4Sun3:481.94:131.810:16-0.410:33-0.36:386:08Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:381.95:031.711:09-0.311:21-0.36:376:09Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:281.95:541.612:04-0.26:356:10Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:191.86:471.512:10-0.21:00-0.16:346:11Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:121.77:431.41:02-0.11:580.06:326:12Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:101.68:441.31:580.02:570.16:316:13Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat9:141.59:481.32:580.13:570.26:296:14Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun10:191.510:501.34:010.14:550.26:286:15Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:191.511:461.45:020.15:500.26:266:16Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:111.55:590.16:380.26:256:17Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:351.512:561.66:500.17:210.16:236:18Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:191.51:371.67:350.17:580.16:226:19New Moon15Thu
16Fri1:591.62:151.68:160.08:320.06:206:20New Moon16Fri
17Sat2:341.72:511.68:540.09:030.06:196:21New Moon17Sat
18Sun3:071.73:261.69:300.09:330.06:176:22New Moon18Sun
19Mon3:381.73:591.610:050.110:030.06:166:23Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:091.84:331.610:410.110:360.16:146:24Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:421.85:091.511:180.211:130.16:126:25Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:201.85:481.511:580.211:550.16:116:25Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:021.86:331.512:450.36:096:26First Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:521.77:271.412:460.21:400.36:086:27First Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:501.78:311.51:450.22:430.36:066:28First Quarter25Sun
26Mon8:581.79:451.52:510.23:510.36:056:29First Quarter26Mon
27Tue10:121.710:561.64:030.24:590.26:036:30Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:211.811:591.85:140.16:010.16:026:31Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:231.96:210.06:560.06:006:32Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:551.91:191.97:21-0.17:46-0.15:596:33Full Moon30Fri
31Sat1:472.12:111.98:17-0.18:34-0.15:576:34Full Moon31Sat
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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