38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

49°
H -°
L 48°
NNW
5mph
Low tide
4:37 am

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 19m at 4:37 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1803

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:422.42:052.38:100.48:300.35:406:43Full Moon1Thu
2Fri2:292.42:532.48:540.39:210.35:416:41Full Moon2Fri
3Sat3:162.43:422.49:380.210:120.35:426:40Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:042.34:312.510:240.211:050.45:436:38Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:552.25:232.411:130.25:436:37Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:482.16:182.412:020.512:050.35:446:35Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:442.07:182.31:030.61:030.45:456:34Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:461.98:252.22:090.62:060.55:466:32Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:541.99:382.13:160.73:130.55:476:31Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:041.910:472.14:220.74:190.55:486:29Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:091.911:462.15:230.75:220.55:496:27Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:052.06:170.76:200.55:496:26Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:352.112:542.17:040.67:100.55:506:24Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:182.21:382.17:450.57:550.55:516:23New Moon14Wed
15Thu1:562.22:182.28:210.58:350.55:526:21New Moon15Thu
16Fri2:322.12:542.28:530.59:110.55:536:20New Moon16Fri
17Sat3:062.13:282.29:230.59:460.65:546:18New Moon17Sat
18Sun3:402.14:002.29:530.510:190.65:556:16Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:142.04:332.110:230.510:540.65:566:15Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:481.95:072.110:560.511:310.75:566:13Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:231.95:452.111:340.65:576:12Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:011.86:302.012:120.812:180.65:586:10First Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:451.87:222.01:020.81:090.65:596:09First Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:381.78:242.02:000.82:080.66:006:07First Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:431.89:312.03:030.83:130.66:016:05First Quarter25Sun
26Mon9:541.810:362.14:070.84:200.56:026:04Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:011.911:342.15:060.65:240.56:036:02Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:592.16:000.56:240.46:046:01Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:262.212:512.26:510.37:200.36:045:59Full Moon29Thu
30Fri1:162.31:402.47:380.28:130.26:055:58Full Moon30Fri
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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