38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

63°
H 70°
L 48°
N
9mph
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 59m 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 - Feb 1803

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:231.310:541.13:59-0.35:10-0.17:175:33Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:291.311:551.15:04-0.36:11-0.17:165:35Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:281.36:06-0.37:05-0.27:155:36Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:481.21:181.47:03-0.37:53-0.27:145:37Full Moon4Fri
5Sat1:371.22:031.47:52-0.38:34-0.27:145:38Full Moon5Sat
6Sun2:211.32:421.48:36-0.39:10-0.27:135:39Full Moon6Sun
7Mon3:021.33:191.49:16-0.39:43-0.37:125:40Full Moon7Mon
8Tue3:401.33:541.49:53-0.310:14-0.27:115:41Full Moon8Tue
9Wed4:161.34:281.310:28-0.210:44-0.27:095:42Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:491.45:021.311:04-0.211:14-0.27:085:44Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:221.45:371.211:41-0.111:47-0.27:075:45Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:561.46:131.212:21-0.17:065:46Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:341.36:531.112:24-0.11:050.07:055:47Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:181.37:401.11:07-0.11:550.17:045:48Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:111.38:361.01:58-0.12:520.17:035:49Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed9:141.39:421.12:57-0.13:550.17:015:50Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu10:221.310:501.14:02-0.15:010.17:005:51Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:271.411:531.35:09-0.16:030.06:595:52Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:251.56:14-0.26:58-0.16:585:53Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:491.41:181.67:13-0.37:48-0.36:565:54New Moon20Sun
21Mon1:421.52:081.78:08-0.48:35-0.46:555:56New Moon21Mon
22Tue2:321.72:571.79:00-0.49:20-0.46:545:57New Moon22Tue
23Wed3:221.83:471.79:52-0.410:06-0.56:535:58Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:111.84:371.610:44-0.410:52-0.46:515:59Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:011.85:281.511:38-0.311:41-0.36:506:00Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:521.86:211.412:36-0.26:486:01Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:461.77:191.312:34-0.31:36-0.16:476:02First Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:451.68:211.31:32-0.22:390.06:466:03First Quarter28Mon
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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