38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

75°
H 78°
L 63°
SSW
3mph
High tide
5:56 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:36 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 33m at 5:56 pm (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jan 1842

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:331.45:541.411:56-0.57:285:02Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:281.46:491.312:27-0.512:57-0.47:295:03Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:251.47:471.21:20-0.51:59-0.47:295:04Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:251.48:491.12:15-0.43:03-0.37:295:05Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:281.49:531.03:11-0.44:06-0.37:295:05Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:301.310:551.04:09-0.45:08-0.27:295:06Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:291.311:521.05:08-0.46:07-0.27:295:07Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:231.36:04-0.47:00-0.27:295:08Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:431.11:111.36:57-0.47:46-0.37:295:09New Moon9Sun
10Mon1:301.11:551.37:45-0.48:28-0.37:285:10New Moon10Mon
11Tue2:141.12:351.38:28-0.49:05-0.37:285:11New Moon11Tue
12Wed2:541.23:131.39:07-0.49:40-0.37:285:12New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:331.23:491.39:44-0.410:12-0.37:285:13New Moon13Thu
14Fri4:091.24:251.310:20-0.310:43-0.37:275:14Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:441.24:591.210:56-0.311:15-0.37:275:15Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:181.25:351.211:34-0.211:49-0.37:275:16Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:531.26:121.112:16-0.27:265:17Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:311.26:521.112:26-0.31:01-0.17:265:18First Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:151.27:391.01:08-0.31:52-0.17:255:19First Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:061.28:341.01:57-0.32:49-0.17:255:20First Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:061.29:381.02:52-0.33:53-0.17:245:22First Quarter21Fri
22Sat10:121.310:451.03:54-0.35:00-0.17:245:23Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:181.311:491.14:59-0.36:04-0.27:235:24Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:191.46:05-0.47:03-0.37:235:25Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:481.21:151.57:06-0.57:56-0.47:225:26Full Moon25Tue
26Wed1:431.32:091.68:03-0.68:46-0.57:215:27Full Moon26Wed
27Thu2:371.43:011.68:58-0.69:34-0.67:215:28Full Moon27Thu
28Fri3:291.53:521.69:51-0.610:21-0.67:205:29Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:211.64:431.510:45-0.611:09-0.67:195:31Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:131.65:351.411:41-0.511:58-0.57:185:32Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:051.66:271.312:38-0.47:175:33Third Quarter31Mon
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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