38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

72°
H -°
L 69°
SSE
6mph
Low tide
4:33 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 40m at 4:33 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 10:23 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Dec 1861

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:031.51:321.97:22-0.48:15-0.37:104:52New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:581.52:261.98:17-0.49:08-0.37:114:52New Moon2Mon
3Tue2:521.53:201.89:11-0.410:00-0.37:124:51New Moon3Tue
4Wed3:461.54:141.810:05-0.410:51-0.37:134:51Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:411.55:081.711:00-0.411:44-0.27:134:51Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:351.46:021.511:57-0.37:144:51Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:311.46:561.412:36-0.212:57-0.27:154:51First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:281.37:501.31:28-0.11:57-0.17:164:51First Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:261.38:461.22:18-0.12:56-0.17:174:51First Quarter9Mon
10Tue9:241.39:431.23:08-0.13:540.07:184:51First Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:201.310:381.13:57-0.14:500.07:184:52Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:111.311:301.14:46-0.15:430.07:194:52Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:581.45:35-0.26:32-0.17:204:52Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:181.212:411.46:21-0.27:17-0.17:214:52Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:031.21:221.47:06-0.27:59-0.27:214:52Full Moon15Sun
16Mon1:451.22:011.47:47-0.38:38-0.27:224:53Full Moon16Mon
17Tue2:241.22:391.48:27-0.39:14-0.27:234:53Full Moon17Tue
18Wed3:021.23:151.49:05-0.39:50-0.27:234:54Full Moon18Wed
19Thu3:381.23:521.49:44-0.310:25-0.27:244:54Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:151.24:291.410:25-0.311:01-0.27:244:54Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:541.25:091.411:08-0.311:40-0.37:254:55Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:361.35:511.311:55-0.37:254:55Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:231.36:381.312:22-0.312:47-0.27:264:56Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:141.37:301.21:09-0.31:45-0.27:264:57Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:101.48:301.22:02-0.42:47-0.27:274:57Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:121.49:361.12:59-0.43:53-0.27:274:58Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:171.410:451.14:00-0.45:00-0.27:274:58Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:221.511:501.25:04-0.46:06-0.37:284:59Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:231.56:08-0.57:07-0.47:285:00Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:501.21:211.67:09-0.58:03-0.47:285:01New Moon30Mon
31Tue1:461.32:161.68:06-0.68:56-0.57:285:01New Moon31Tue
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 67% 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 First Quarter (67% 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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