38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

66°
H 85°
L 65°
SSW
4mph
High tide
6:22 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 12:39 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 50m at 6:22 am (2.0 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 - Oct 1840

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:541.86:182.012:050.712:050.66:075:54First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:391.87:071.912:500.712:530.66:085:53First Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:291.78:021.91:430.81:460.66:095:51First Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:271.79:041.92:400.82:440.66:105:50First Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:311.710:051.93:370.83:430.66:115:48First Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:301.711:001.94:310.74:420.66:125:47Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:231.811:472.05:200.65:380.56:135:45Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:092.06:050.56:300.46:145:44Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:312.012:512.16:460.47:190.46:155:42Full Moon9Fri
10Sat1:122.01:322.27:270.38:050.36:165:41Full Moon10Sat
11Sun1:532.02:132.38:080.28:490.36:175:39Full Moon11Sun
12Mon2:362.02:572.38:500.19:350.36:185:38Full Moon12Mon
13Tue3:212.03:432.39:350.110:220.36:195:36Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:092.04:322.210:230.211:150.46:205:35Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:001.95:262.211:160.26:205:34Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:571.86:262.112:140.412:160.36:215:32Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:001.87:332.01:190.51:240.36:225:31Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:111.78:471.92:280.52:350.36:235:29Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:251.810:001.93:340.53:460.36:245:28Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:341.811:031.94:350.44:530.36:255:27Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:331.911:581.95:300.35:540.36:265:25Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:242.06:190.36:500.26:285:24Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:461.91:102.17:040.27:400.26:295:23New Moon23Fri
24Sat1:291.91:522.17:460.28:240.26:305:22New Moon24Sat
25Sun2:101.82:322.18:240.19:040.26:315:20New Moon25Sun
26Mon2:491.83:092.09:010.19:420.36:325:19New Moon26Mon
27Tue3:281.83:462.09:360.210:170.36:335:18Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:061.74:231.910:120.210:530.46:345:17Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:441.65:021.810:500.311:310.46:355:16Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:231.65:431.811:300.36:365:14Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:051.56:281.712:140.512:150.46:375:13First Quarter31Sat
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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