38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

69°
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 3h 09m 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 - Dec 1802

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:521.47:191.51:01-0.11:21-0.17:094:52First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:551.48:211.41:58-0.12:28-0.17:104:52First Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:011.59:271.42:55-0.13:36-0.17:114:52First Quarter3Fri
4Sat10:061.510:321.43:52-0.24:42-0.17:124:51Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:061.611:321.34:49-0.25:46-0.27:134:51Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:021.75:44-0.36:44-0.27:144:51Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:281.312:541.76:38-0.37:38-0.37:154:51Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:191.41:431.77:29-0.48:28-0.37:164:51Full Moon8Wed
9Thu2:081.42:311.78:18-0.49:14-0.27:164:51Full Moon9Thu
10Fri2:541.33:171.69:05-0.49:57-0.27:174:51Full Moon10Fri
11Sat3:401.34:021.59:50-0.310:39-0.27:184:52Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:251.34:451.410:34-0.311:21-0.17:194:52Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:101.25:281.411:18-0.27:204:52Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:551.26:091.312:02-0.112:04-0.17:204:52Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:411.26:531.212:43-0.112:51-0.17:214:52Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:281.17:391.11:25-0.11:420.07:224:53Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:181.18:291.12:08-0.12:350.07:224:53Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:091.29:241.02:52-0.13:310.07:234:53Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:011.210:211.03:39-0.14:280.07:244:54Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:531.311:151.04:28-0.15:240.07:244:54Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:421.35:19-0.26:19-0.17:254:55Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:051.012:301.46:10-0.27:09-0.17:254:55Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:511.11:161.47:01-0.37:56-0.27:264:56New Moon23Thu
24Fri1:361.12:021.57:51-0.48:41-0.27:264:56New Moon24Fri
25Sat2:221.22:491.58:39-0.49:25-0.37:274:57New Moon25Sat
26Sun3:091.23:371.59:28-0.510:11-0.37:274:57Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:581.34:251.510:19-0.510:58-0.47:274:58Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:501.35:151.511:12-0.411:48-0.47:284:59Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:441.36:081.412:10-0.47:284:59Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:391.37:031.312:39-0.41:11-0.37:285:00First Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:381.47:561.21:33-0.42:15-0.37:285:01First Quarter31Fri
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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