38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

66°
H 70°
L 48°
N
8mph
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 4h 03m 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 - Jan 1803

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:331.49:001.12:22-0.43:16-0.37:295:02First Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:371.410:061.13:19-0.44:22-0.37:295:02Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:411.411:101.14:19-0.45:27-0.37:295:03Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:421.45:20-0.46:28-0.37:295:04Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:091.112:391.46:19-0.47:23-0.37:295:05Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:021.11:311.47:14-0.48:12-0.37:295:06Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:521.12:181.48:05-0.58:56-0.37:295:07Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:381.23:021.48:51-0.59:36-0.37:295:08Full Moon8Sat
9Sun3:221.23:431.39:34-0.410:14-0.37:295:09Full Moon9Sun
10Mon4:041.24:211.310:14-0.410:49-0.37:295:10Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:451.24:581.210:54-0.311:23-0.37:285:11Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:241.25:351.211:33-0.211:57-0.37:285:12Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:021.16:131.112:15-0.27:285:13Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:411.16:531.012:33-0.21:00-0.17:285:14Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:221.17:381.01:12-0.21:48-0.17:275:15Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:091.18:280.91:55-0.22:42-0.17:275:16Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:021.29:260.92:44-0.23:390.07:275:17Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:011.210:280.93:38-0.24:40-0.17:265:18Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:021.211:261.04:37-0.25:41-0.17:265:19Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:591.35:38-0.36:37-0.27:255:20Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:211.012:521.46:36-0.47:29-0.37:255:21Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:121.11:421.57:32-0.58:16-0.47:245:22New Moon22Sat
23Sun2:021.32:301.58:24-0.59:02-0.47:245:23New Moon23Sun
24Mon2:521.33:181.59:14-0.69:47-0.57:235:24New Moon24Mon
25Tue3:421.44:061.510:05-0.610:32-0.67:225:25Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:321.54:561.510:58-0.511:19-0.67:225:27Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:231.55:461.411:53-0.57:215:28Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:151.56:401.312:08-0.512:52-0.47:205:29First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:091.57:371.21:00-0.51:54-0.37:205:30First Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:091.48:401.11:56-0.42:59-0.27:195:31First Quarter30Sun
31Mon9:141.49:481.12:56-0.34:05-0.27:185:32First Quarter31Mon
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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