38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

63°
H -°
L 62°
SE
3mph
Low tide
1:09 am

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 00m at 1:09 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:59 am (1.7 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 - Mar 1811

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:321.68:041.41:24-0.22:180.06:446:04First Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:311.59:051.32:20-0.13:160.06:436:05First Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:331.510:071.33:190.04:140.16:416:06First Quarter3Sun
4Mon10:351.411:051.44:180.05:100.16:406:07Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:301.411:571.45:150.06:020.16:386:08Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:201.56:090.06:490.06:376:09Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:451.51:041.56:580.07:300.06:366:10Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:271.51:441.67:41-0.18:070.06:346:11Full Moon8Fri
9Sat2:061.62:221.68:21-0.18:42-0.16:336:12Full Moon9Sat
10Sun2:421.62:581.68:59-0.19:14-0.16:316:13Full Moon10Sun
11Mon3:161.73:321.69:35-0.19:45-0.16:306:14Full Moon11Mon
12Tue3:481.74:051.610:100.010:170.06:286:15Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:211.74:401.510:470.010:520.06:276:16Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:561.75:171.511:260.011:310.06:256:17Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:361.75:591.512:090.16:236:18Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:211.76:471.512:160.012:580.16:226:19Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:131.77:431.51:090.11:540.26:206:20Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:131.78:491.52:100.12:570.26:196:21Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:211.710:011.53:170.14:040.16:176:22Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:321.711:101.74:280.15:100.16:166:22Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:391.85:370.06:120.06:146:23Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:121.812:391.96:41-0.17:08-0.16:136:24Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:081.91:341.97:40-0.28:00-0.26:116:25New Moon23Sat
24Sun2:012.02:271.98:34-0.28:48-0.26:106:26New Moon24Sun
25Mon2:512.13:181.99:26-0.29:35-0.26:086:27New Moon25Mon
26Tue3:402.14:081.910:17-0.210:22-0.26:066:28Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:292.14:581.811:08-0.111:09-0.16:056:29Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:172.05:481.712:000.06:036:30Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:071.96:401.612:520.16:026:31Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:581.87:341.612:510.11:460.26:006:32First Quarter30Sat
31Sun7:521.78:321.51:460.22:400.35:596:33First Quarter31Sun
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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