38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

47°
H -°
L 43°
NNE
11mph
Low tide
2:48 am

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 56m at 2:48 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:37 am (1.6 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 - Mar 1807

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:101.68:431.32:00-0.12:550.06:446:04Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:151.59:491.33:020.03:560.16:436:05Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:211.410:511.34:050.04:550.16:416:06Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:201.411:471.45:070.05:490.16:406:07Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:121.56:040.06:380.06:396:08Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:371.512:571.56:550.07:200.06:376:09Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:201.51:381.57:400.07:580.06:366:10New Moon7Sat
8Sun2:001.62:161.68:20-0.18:32-0.16:346:11New Moon8Sun
9Mon2:361.62:521.68:57-0.19:03-0.16:336:12New Moon9Mon
10Tue3:091.73:281.69:330.09:34-0.16:316:13New Moon10Tue
11Wed3:401.74:021.510:070.010:050.06:306:14Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:111.74:351.510:420.010:380.06:286:15Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:441.75:101.511:170.111:150.06:276:16Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:201.75:481.411:560.111:570.06:256:17Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:021.76:321.412:410.26:246:18First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:501.77:231.412:460.11:330.26:226:19First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:461.68:251.41:430.12:330.26:206:20First Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:501.69:351.52:470.13:380.26:196:21First Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:001.610:441.63:560.14:430.16:176:22Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:081.711:471.75:050.05:450.06:166:22Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:101.86:110.06:41-0.16:146:23Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:441.91:061.87:12-0.17:33-0.26:136:24Full Moon22Sun
23Mon1:362.02:001.98:08-0.28:23-0.26:116:25Full Moon23Mon
24Tue2:272.12:521.99:01-0.29:11-0.26:106:26Full Moon24Tue
25Wed3:172.23:431.89:53-0.29:59-0.26:086:27Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:072.14:341.810:45-0.110:48-0.16:076:28Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:572.15:261.711:380.011:400.06:056:29Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:492.06:201.612:320.16:036:30Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:431.97:161.612:350.11:280.26:026:31Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:411.78:171.51:340.22:250.36:006:32Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue8:421.79:201.52:360.23:220.35:596:33Third Quarter31Tue
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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