38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

58°
H 61°
L 45°
NNE
12mph
Low tide
2:53 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 09m at 2:53 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:07 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Aug 1806

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:282.13:501.99:520.49:580.55:137:22Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:022.14:232.010:230.410:340.55:147:21Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:352.14:572.010:540.411:120.65:157:20Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:102.05:322.011:270.411:520.65:157:19Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:462.06:122.012:050.45:167:18Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:261.96:572.112:380.712:480.55:177:17Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:121.97:492.11:290.71:380.55:187:16Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:081.88:502.12:280.82:340.55:197:14Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat9:131.89:572.13:340.83:370.45:207:13Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:231.911:042.24:430.74:430.45:217:12Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:311.95:490.65:490.35:227:11Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:062.312:332.16:480.56:520.35:227:10Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:022.41:302.27:420.47:500.25:237:08New Moon13Wed
14Thu1:562.42:242.38:330.38:460.25:247:07New Moon14Thu
15Fri2:482.43:172.49:210.29:400.25:257:06New Moon15Fri
16Sat3:392.44:092.410:080.210:340.25:267:05Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:302.35:012.410:560.211:290.35:277:03Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:212.25:542.411:450.35:287:02Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:132.16:492.312:260.412:370.35:297:01First Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:072.07:462.21:250.61:320.45:306:59First Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:051.98:482.12:250.72:290.55:306:58First Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:071.99:512.13:260.73:270.55:316:57First Quarter22Fri
23Sat10:101.810:502.14:250.84:260.55:326:55Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:081.911:432.15:210.75:220.65:336:54Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:011.96:120.76:140.55:346:53Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:292.112:482.06:570.67:010.55:356:51Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:112.21:312.07:370.67:430.55:366:50Full Moon27Wed
28Thu1:492.22:092.18:130.58:220.55:376:48Full Moon28Thu
29Fri2:252.22:442.18:460.58:590.55:376:47Full Moon29Fri
30Sat3:002.23:172.19:160.59:350.55:386:45Full Moon30Sat
31Sun3:332.23:492.19:470.510:100.65:396:44Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (50% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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