38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

71°
H 76°
L 66°
NNE
6mph
High tide
11:25 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 5:32 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 53m at 11:25 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Sep 1861

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:261.911:552.25:380.85:370.55:416:41Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:182.06:280.66:330.45:426:40Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:422.21:052.27:130.57:250.45:436:38New Moon3Tue
4Wed1:272.31:522.37:560.48:140.35:436:37New Moon4Wed
5Thu2:112.32:372.48:380.39:030.35:446:35New Moon5Thu
6Fri2:562.33:242.49:210.29:520.35:456:34Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:432.34:122.510:060.210:420.45:466:32Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:322.25:032.410:540.311:370.45:476:31Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:242.25:572.411:470.35:486:29Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:202.16:562.312:370.512:450.45:496:28First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:212.08:022.21:420.61:490.45:506:26First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:301.99:152.22:490.72:570.55:506:24First Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:431.910:252.13:560.74:050.55:516:23Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:511.911:272.25:000.75:100.55:526:21Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:502.05:560.66:100.55:536:20Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:202.212:422.16:460.57:030.45:546:18Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:062.21:282.27:300.57:500.45:556:17Full Moon17Tue
18Wed1:472.22:092.28:080.48:330.45:566:15Full Moon18Wed
19Thu2:252.22:472.28:430.49:120.55:566:13Full Moon19Thu
20Fri3:022.13:222.29:160.49:480.55:576:12Full Moon20Fri
21Sat3:382.13:562.29:480.410:220.65:586:10Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:142.04:292.110:200.510:570.65:596:09Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:512.05:042.110:550.511:330.76:006:07Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:281.95:422.011:330.56:016:05Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:071.86:262.012:150.712:160.66:026:04Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:511.87:162.01:030.81:060.66:036:02Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:421.88:131.91:580.82:020.66:046:01Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:431.89:171.92:570.83:030.66:045:59Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun9:481.810:192.03:560.74:060.56:055:58Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:501.911:162.04:520.65:080.56:065:56Waning Crescent30Mon
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 75% 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 Gibbous (75% 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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