38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

70°
H 71°
L 61°
NE
8mph
Low tide
12:25 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 48m at 12:25 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:38 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jul 1812

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:212.08:042.01:340.41:590.24:517:38Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:222.09:072.12:380.42:550.24:527:38Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:271.910:112.13:450.43:530.24:527:38Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:341.911:132.24:510.44:520.24:537:38Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:361.95:550.45:510.24:537:38Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:102.312:341.96:540.36:480.24:547:38Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:042.31:281.97:490.37:410.14:547:37New Moon7Tue
8Wed1:542.32:191.98:390.38:310.24:557:37New Moon8Wed
9Thu2:422.33:082.09:250.39:190.24:557:37New Moon9Thu
10Fri3:282.23:551.910:080.310:050.34:567:36Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:122.24:421.910:500.310:500.44:577:36Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:542.15:271.911:310.411:340.54:577:36Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:362.06:121.912:110.44:587:35Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:171.96:571.912:200.512:510.44:597:35First Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:001.97:431.91:080.61:320.45:007:34First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:471.88:321.91:580.72:160.55:007:34First Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:381.89:241.92:510.73:010.55:017:33First Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:341.710:171.93:460.73:500.55:027:32Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:311.711:092.04:430.74:410.55:037:32Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:251.711:582.15:390.65:330.45:037:31Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:151.86:310.66:240.45:047:31Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:442.21:011.87:200.57:140.35:057:30Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:282.21:471.98:050.48:030.35:067:29Full Moon23Thu
24Fri2:122.32:322.08:480.48:500.25:077:28Full Moon24Fri
25Sat2:562.33:192.09:310.39:390.25:077:28Full Moon25Sat
26Sun3:422.34:082.110:160.210:290.35:087:27Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:292.34:592.111:020.211:220.35:097:26Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:192.35:512.211:510.25:107:25Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:112.26:472.212:200.412:430.25:117:24Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:072.17:462.21:210.41:390.35:127:23Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri8:082.08:502.22:260.52:370.35:127:22Third Quarter31Fri
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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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