38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

71°
H -°
L 65°
S
4mph
Low tide
1:49 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 55m at 1:49 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:34 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Mar 1866

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:271.62:471.68:50-0.39:11-0.26:436:05Full Moon1Thu
2Fri3:091.73:271.69:31-0.29:46-0.26:426:06Full Moon2Fri
3Sat3:481.74:051.610:10-0.210:20-0.16:406:07Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:251.74:421.510:47-0.110:54-0.16:396:08Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:001.65:201.511:230.011:290.06:376:09Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:361.65:581.412:010.06:366:10Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:141.66:381.412:060.012:420.16:346:11Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:551.57:231.312:480.11:280.26:336:12Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:421.58:141.31:360.12:190.26:316:13Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat8:381.59:131.32:300.13:150.26:306:13Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun9:391.510:141.43:290.14:130.26:286:14Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:411.511:131.54:310.15:110.26:276:15Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:381.65:320.16:050.16:256:16Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:061.612:301.76:300.06:550.06:246:17Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:551.71:191.87:23-0.17:42-0.16:226:18New Moon15Thu
16Fri1:421.82:071.88:14-0.28:28-0.26:216:19New Moon16Fri
17Sat2:292.02:551.89:03-0.29:14-0.36:196:20New Moon17Sat
18Sun3:172.03:441.89:53-0.210:01-0.36:186:21Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:052.04:351.810:44-0.210:51-0.26:166:22Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:562.05:291.811:39-0.111:44-0.16:156:23Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:492.06:261.712:37-0.16:136:24Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:471.97:271.612:42-0.11:390.06:126:25First Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:491.88:331.61:450.02:430.16:106:26First Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:591.79:421.62:510.13:460.16:096:27First Quarter24Sat
25Sun10:091.710:471.63:580.14:480.16:076:28Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:131.711:451.75:030.15:450.16:056:29Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:091.76:040.16:360.16:046:30Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:361.812:571.76:580.17:210.16:026:31Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:221.91:411.77:460.08:020.06:016:32Full Moon29Thu
30Fri2:041.92:211.78:290.08:390.05:596:32Full Moon30Fri
31Sat2:421.93:001.79:090.19:130.15:586:33Full Moon31Sat
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 30% 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 Crescent (30% 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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