38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

51°
H -°
L 48°
N
4mph
Low tide
5:27 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 57m at 5:27 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:33 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Feb 1802

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:471.21:191.57:09-0.57:57-0.47:175:34New Moon1Mon
2Tue1:441.32:141.68:07-0.58:47-0.57:165:35New Moon2Tue
3Wed2:381.43:061.69:02-0.69:35-0.57:155:36New Moon3Wed
4Thu3:311.53:571.69:56-0.610:22-0.57:145:37Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:231.64:481.610:49-0.511:08-0.57:135:38Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:131.65:381.511:44-0.511:56-0.57:125:39Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:041.66:291.312:41-0.47:115:40Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:561.57:231.212:45-0.41:39-0.27:105:42First Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:511.58:201.11:37-0.32:39-0.17:095:43First Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:511.49:211.12:32-0.23:39-0.17:085:44First Quarter10Wed
11Thu9:551.310:241.13:31-0.24:400.07:075:45Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:581.311:231.14:32-0.15:380.07:065:46Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:551.35:32-0.16:310.07:055:47Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:171.212:441.36:27-0.17:170.07:045:48Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:041.21:281.47:15-0.27:58-0.17:025:49Full Moon15Mon
16Tue1:481.32:071.47:58-0.28:34-0.17:015:50Full Moon16Tue
17Wed2:271.32:431.48:37-0.29:06-0.27:005:51Full Moon17Wed
18Thu3:031.43:171.49:14-0.29:36-0.26:595:53Full Moon18Thu
19Fri3:361.43:501.49:49-0.210:05-0.26:575:54Full Moon19Fri
20Sat4:081.54:221.410:25-0.110:34-0.26:565:55Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:401.54:551.311:02-0.111:06-0.16:555:56Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:141.55:301.311:41-0.111:43-0.16:545:57Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:521.56:111.212:240.06:525:58Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:371.56:581.212:26-0.11:130.16:515:59Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:291.57:541.21:18-0.12:110.16:506:00Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri8:321.59:031.22:190.03:180.16:486:01Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:441.510:191.23:290.04:300.16:476:02Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:581.511:311.44:42-0.15:390.06:456:03Waning Crescent28Sun
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 78% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (78% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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