38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

63°
H 70°
L 48°
N
9mph
High tide
10:36 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 4:51 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 14m at 10:36 am (1.6 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 - Apr 1803

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:411.611:131.64:260.35:120.35:576:34Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:361.65:260.36:010.35:566:35Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:041.712:221.66:200.36:440.25:546:35Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:491.81:041.77:080.27:220.25:536:36Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:291.81:431.77:510.27:570.25:516:37Full Moon5Tue
6Wed2:061.92:201.78:290.28:290.25:506:38Full Moon6Wed
7Thu2:391.92:561.79:060.29:000.25:486:39Full Moon7Thu
8Fri3:101.93:301.69:400.29:310.25:476:40Full Moon8Fri
9Sat3:421.94:041.610:150.210:040.25:456:41Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:151.94:381.610:500.310:400.25:446:42Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:521.95:151.611:280.311:220.35:426:43Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:331.95:571.512:110.45:416:44Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:201.86:471.512:100.31:010.45:396:45Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:131.87:451.61:060.31:570.45:386:46Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:131.88:531.62:100.42:570.45:366:47Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:201.810:031.73:190.43:580.35:356:47Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:271.811:071.94:280.34:570.25:346:48Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:291.95:350.25:520.15:326:49Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:042.012:261.96:380.16:450.05:316:50Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:572.21:201.97:350.17:360.05:296:51New Moon20Wed
21Thu1:472.32:131.98:290.08:25-0.15:286:52New Moon21Thu
22Fri2:362.33:051.99:210.09:130.05:276:53New Moon22Fri
23Sat3:262.33:571.810:130.110:030.05:256:54Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:172.24:491.811:050.110:550.15:246:55Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:092.15:431.711:590.211:500.25:236:56Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:032.06:391.712:540.35:216:57Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:591.97:391.712:490.31:510.45:206:58First Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:581.88:411.71:520.42:460.45:196:59First Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:591.79:431.72:540.53:380.45:187:00First Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:571.710:401.83:550.54:270.45:167:01First Quarter30Sat
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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