38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

71°
H 71°
L 48°
N
6mph
Low tide
4:51 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 11m at 4:51 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:06 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:21 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Nov 1802

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:581.66:311.812:150.412:230.26:375:13First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:571.67:321.81:140.41:280.36:385:12First Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:051.68:401.72:180.42:380.36:395:11First Quarter3Wed
4Thu9:181.69:491.73:200.33:480.26:405:10First Quarter4Thu
5Fri10:261.810:531.74:200.24:560.26:415:09Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:261.911:521.85:160.15:590.16:435:08Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:212.06:100.06:570.06:445:07Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:461.81:112.17:00-0.17:51-0.16:455:06Full Moon8Mon
9Tue1:361.81:592.17:48-0.18:41-0.16:465:05Full Moon9Tue
10Wed2:251.72:462.18:35-0.19:290.06:475:04Full Moon10Wed
11Thu3:121.73:342.09:22-0.110:160.06:485:03Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:591.64:211.910:08-0.111:030.16:495:02Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:461.65:091.810:560.011:510.26:505:01Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:351.55:581.711:460.16:515:01Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:251.46:481.612:400.312:380.16:525:00Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:191.47:401.51:300.31:330.26:544:59Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:161.48:341.42:210.32:290.36:554:58Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu9:141.49:301.43:090.33:260.36:564:58Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri10:091.410:251.43:560.24:220.26:574:57Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:001.511:151.44:420.25:160.26:584:56Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:441.55:260.16:070.16:594:56Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:021.412:261.66:080.06:550.17:004:55Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:441.41:051.76:500.07:390.07:014:55New Moon23Tue
24Wed1:251.41:431.77:31-0.18:200.07:024:54New Moon24Wed
25Thu2:031.42:231.78:13-0.19:010.07:034:54New Moon25Thu
26Fri2:421.43:051.78:55-0.29:420.07:044:53New Moon26Fri
27Sat3:241.43:491.79:39-0.210:250.07:054:53Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:091.44:361.710:27-0.211:130.07:064:53Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:581.45:271.611:19-0.17:074:52Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:531.46:211.612:050.012:17-0.17:084:52First Quarter30Tue
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 69% 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 First Quarter (69% 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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