38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

69°
H 85°
L 65°
SSW
3mph
Low tide
12:39 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 23m at 12:39 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:48 pm (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Aug 1840

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:532.25:252.211:220.311:450.45:147:21Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:392.16:142.112:050.45:147:20Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:242.07:022.112:380.612:490.45:157:19First Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:111.97:522.01:310.71:340.55:167:18First Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:021.88:462.02:250.72:220.55:177:17First Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:581.79:422.03:190.83:130.65:187:16First Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:581.710:392.04:150.84:070.65:197:15Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:561.711:322.05:110.85:010.65:207:14Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:501.86:040.85:530.55:217:12Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:202.112:371.86:520.76:430.55:217:11Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:042.11:211.97:350.67:280.55:227:10Full Moon11Tue
12Wed1:442.22:011.98:130.68:100.45:237:09Full Moon12Wed
13Thu2:212.22:382.08:480.58:510.45:247:08Full Moon13Thu
14Fri2:572.23:152.19:210.49:310.45:257:06Full Moon14Fri
15Sat3:322.23:522.19:540.410:120.55:267:05Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:092.24:322.210:290.410:560.55:277:04Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:482.15:142.211:080.411:430.65:287:02Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:312.16:012.211:520.45:297:01Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:192.06:522.212:350.612:420.45:297:00Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:141.97:522.21:350.71:390.45:306:58Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:181.99:012.22:430.72:430.55:316:57Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:321.910:162.23:550.73:520.55:326:56Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:461.911:272.25:070.75:030.45:336:54Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:542.06:120.66:100.45:346:53Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:292.312:532.17:090.57:110.35:356:51New Moon25Tue
26Wed1:232.31:462.27:590.48:060.35:366:50New Moon26Wed
27Thu2:122.32:362.28:440.48:570.35:366:49New Moon27Thu
28Fri2:582.33:232.39:250.39:440.45:376:47New Moon28Fri
29Sat3:412.24:082.310:050.410:310.45:386:46Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:242.24:512.310:430.411:160.55:396:44Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:052.15:342.211:220.45:406:43Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 71% 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 Waning Gibbous (71% 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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