38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

63°
H 68°
L 60°
NE
6mph
High tide
9:34 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 3:58 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 47m at 9:34 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - May 1835

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:302.05:031.611:120.410:570.45:157:02Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:062.05:411.611:500.411:390.45:147:03Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:471.96:231.612:330.55:137:04Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:331.97:111.612:270.41:210.55:117:04First Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:241.88:071.61:220.52:130.55:107:05First Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:221.89:101.72:230.53:080.45:097:06First Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:241.810:131.83:270.44:030.45:087:07First Quarter7Thu
8Fri10:271.811:122.04:330.44:580.35:077:08Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:271.95:370.35:520.25:067:09Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:062.112:241.96:380.26:450.15:057:10Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:572.31:181.97:350.17:360.05:047:11Full Moon11Mon
12Tue1:482.42:121.98:290.18:270.05:037:12Full Moon12Tue
13Wed2:382.43:061.99:220.19:180.05:027:13Full Moon13Wed
14Thu3:302.44:011.910:150.110:110.15:017:14Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:242.34:571.811:100.211:070.25:007:14Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:192.25:551.812:070.24:597:15Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:172.16:561.812:080.31:060.34:597:16Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:172.07:591.81:120.32:040.44:587:17Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:191.99:031.82:170.43:000.44:577:18Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:211.810:041.83:210.43:520.44:567:19Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu10:181.811:001.94:230.54:410.44:567:20Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:111.711:481.95:210.55:270.34:557:20Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:591.76:140.56:110.34:547:21Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:322.012:431.77:010.46:510.34:537:22Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:112.01:251.77:450.47:290.34:537:23New Moon25Mon
26Tue1:472.12:061.78:240.48:060.34:527:24New Moon26Tue
27Wed2:222.12:451.79:020.48:410.34:527:24New Moon27Wed
28Thu2:562.13:231.79:380.49:170.34:517:25New Moon28Thu
29Fri3:302.14:011.710:140.49:540.34:517:26Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:062.04:381.710:510.410:340.44:507:27Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:452.05:171.711:290.411:180.44:507:27Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 38% 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 Third Quarter (38% 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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