38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

73°
H -°
L 69°
SSE
7mph
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 3h 14m 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 - Feb 1862

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:031.54:241.410:27-0.510:43-0.47:165:34Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:471.55:061.311:12-0.411:22-0.47:165:35Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:291.45:481.311:57-0.37:155:36Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:101.46:301.212:01-0.312:42-0.27:145:37Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:521.37:161.112:41-0.21:29-0.17:135:39First Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:371.38:061.11:25-0.22:180.07:125:40First Quarter6Thu
7Fri8:281.29:021.02:13-0.13:110.07:115:41First Quarter7Fri
8Sat9:261.210:031.03:06-0.14:080.17:105:42First Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:271.211:011.14:03-0.15:050.07:095:43Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:241.311:541.15:01-0.15:590.07:085:44Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:151.35:57-0.26:48-0.17:065:45Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:411.21:001.46:49-0.27:31-0.17:055:46Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:241.31:421.57:37-0.38:10-0.27:045:47Full Moon13Thu
14Fri2:041.42:221.58:22-0.38:47-0.37:035:49Full Moon14Fri
15Sat2:441.53:011.59:06-0.49:25-0.37:025:50Full Moon15Sat
16Sun3:251.63:431.59:50-0.410:04-0.47:015:51Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:071.64:261.510:35-0.310:46-0.46:595:52Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:521.75:121.511:23-0.311:32-0.36:585:53Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:391.76:021.412:16-0.26:575:54Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:311.66:581.312:24-0.31:14-0.16:555:55Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:291.68:021.31:23-0.22:19-0.16:545:56Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:361.59:141.32:28-0.23:270.06:535:57Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:501.510:281.33:38-0.14:360.06:525:58Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:021.511:351.44:48-0.15:41-0.16:505:59Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:061.65:55-0.26:39-0.16:496:00Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:341.51:011.66:56-0.27:29-0.26:476:01Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:261.61:501.67:50-0.38:14-0.26:466:02New Moon27Thu
28Fri2:131.72:341.68:39-0.38:55-0.26:456:03New Moon28Fri
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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