38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

47°
H -°
L 44°
NW
3mph
Low tide
6:14 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 13m at 6:14 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:23 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - May 1800

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:141.87:551.61:090.52:020.55:147:02First Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:091.88:551.62:070.52:540.55:137:03First Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:081.89:561.83:090.53:470.45:127:04First Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:091.810:541.94:130.44:390.35:117:05Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:071.811:472.15:160.45:310.25:107:06Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:021.86:170.36:220.15:097:07Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:372.212:551.97:130.27:120.15:087:08Full Moon7Wed
8Thu1:262.31:481.98:070.28:020.05:077:09Full Moon8Thu
9Fri2:152.42:401.98:590.18:530.05:057:09Full Moon9Fri
10Sat3:062.43:351.99:520.19:460.15:047:10Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:592.34:311.810:460.210:420.15:047:11Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:552.25:301.811:430.211:420.25:037:12Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:532.16:311.812:430.35:027:13Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:552.07:361.712:470.31:440.35:017:14Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:591.98:431.81:550.42:420.45:007:15Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:031.89:471.83:020.43:370.44:597:16Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat10:041.810:461.94:060.44:290.34:587:17Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:591.811:372.05:070.45:170.34:577:17Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:491.76:030.46:010.34:577:18Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:232.012:341.76:540.46:430.34:567:19Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:042.11:171.77:390.47:220.34:557:20New Moon21Wed
22Thu1:412.11:581.78:190.47:590.34:547:21New Moon22Thu
23Fri2:162.12:381.78:570.48:350.34:547:22New Moon23Fri
24Sat2:512.13:171.79:330.49:110.34:537:22New Moon24Sat
25Sun3:252.03:551.710:080.49:470.44:537:23New Moon25Sun
26Mon4:012.04:321.610:440.410:250.44:527:24Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:382.05:101.611:220.511:060.44:517:25Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:172.05:511.612:010.54:517:25Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:591.96:361.712:440.54:507:26Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:451.97:261.712:430.51:290.44:507:27First Quarter30Fri
31Sat7:341.98:221.81:400.52:160.44:507:28First Quarter31Sat
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 86% 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 (86% 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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