38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

69°
H 83°
L 53°
SSW
8mph
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 2h 43m 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 - Apr 1810

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:081.912:321.96:350.06:570.05:576:34Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:012.01:241.97:310.07:460.05:556:35New Moon2Mon
3Tue1:502.02:131.98:23-0.18:30-0.15:546:36New Moon3Tue
4Wed2:352.12:591.99:10-0.19:120.05:526:37New Moon4Wed
5Thu3:192.13:431.89:550.09:530.05:516:38New Moon5Thu
6Fri4:012.04:271.810:380.110:330.15:496:39Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:422.05:101.711:210.211:140.25:486:39Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:221.95:541.712:030.25:466:40Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:041.86:401.612:470.35:456:41Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:471.87:291.612:420.31:330.45:436:42First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:351.78:231.61:320.42:220.45:426:43First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:301.79:201.62:260.43:130.45:406:44First Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:291.610:171.63:230.44:050.45:396:45First Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:281.711:091.74:220.44:550.45:376:46Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:221.711:561.85:190.45:430.35:366:47Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:101.76:130.36:280.25:356:48Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:391.912:541.87:030.27:110.25:336:49Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:202.01:371.87:500.27:530.15:326:50Full Moon18Wed
19Thu2:002.12:201.88:340.18:360.15:306:51Full Moon19Thu
20Fri2:422.23:041.99:190.19:190.05:296:51Full Moon20Fri
21Sat3:252.23:501.910:040.110:060.15:286:52Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:122.24:401.810:520.110:560.15:266:53Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:012.25:341.811:450.211:520.25:256:54Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:552.16:321.812:420.25:246:55Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:532.07:351.812:530.21:420.25:226:56Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:572.08:431.82:000.32:440.25:216:57Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri9:051.99:521.93:090.33:450.25:206:58Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat10:131.910:562.04:160.34:440.25:186:59Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:161.911:522.05:210.25:400.25:177:00Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:121.96:220.26:320.15:167:01Waning Crescent30Mon
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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