38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

73°
H 82°
L 53°
SSW
9mph
Low tide
1:09 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 15m at 1:09 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 7:22 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Feb 1810

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:011.55:51-0.46:41-0.47:175:34Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:311.31:011.66:55-0.57:38-0.47:165:35New Moon2Fri
3Sat1:281.41:571.67:53-0.68:30-0.57:155:36New Moon3Sat
4Sun2:231.52:501.78:48-0.69:20-0.57:145:37New Moon4Sun
5Mon3:151.63:411.69:41-0.610:07-0.57:135:38New Moon5Mon
6Tue4:061.64:311.610:33-0.610:54-0.57:125:39Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:551.65:201.511:25-0.511:40-0.47:115:40Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:441.56:091.412:17-0.47:105:42Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:341.56:591.312:28-0.41:11-0.27:095:43First Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:241.47:511.21:16-0.32:05-0.17:085:44First Quarter10Sat
11Sun8:181.38:471.22:07-0.23:00-0.17:075:45First Quarter11Sun
12Mon9:161.39:461.13:00-0.13:550.07:065:46First Quarter12Mon
13Tue10:141.310:441.23:55-0.14:510.07:055:47Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:111.311:391.24:51-0.15:440.07:035:48Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:021.35:44-0.16:33-0.17:025:49Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:271.312:471.46:35-0.27:17-0.17:015:50Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:121.31:291.47:20-0.27:56-0.17:005:52Full Moon17Sat
18Sun1:521.42:081.58:03-0.28:32-0.26:595:53Full Moon18Sun
19Mon2:291.42:441.58:42-0.39:06-0.26:575:54Full Moon19Mon
20Tue3:041.53:191.59:21-0.39:39-0.26:565:55Full Moon20Tue
21Wed3:391.53:551.59:59-0.210:14-0.26:555:56Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:141.64:321.510:39-0.210:50-0.26:535:57Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:531.65:121.511:21-0.211:32-0.26:525:58Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:351.65:571.412:07-0.16:515:59Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:231.66:471.412:19-0.212:59-0.16:496:00Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:161.67:451.41:12-0.21:590.06:486:01Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue8:181.68:531.32:14-0.13:050.06:476:02Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed9:281.610:071.43:22-0.14:140.06:456:03Waning Crescent28Wed
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 31% 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 (31% 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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