38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

73°
H -°
L 65°
SSE
3mph
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 4h 18m 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 - May 1866

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:232.13:461.89:550.39:470.35:147:02Full Moon1Tue
2Wed3:572.04:221.710:300.310:220.35:137:03Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:312.04:581.711:050.311:000.45:127:04Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:082.05:361.711:430.411:420.45:117:05Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:481.96:171.712:240.45:107:06Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:321.97:041.712:290.41:100.45:097:07Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:211.97:581.71:230.42:000.45:087:08Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:171.98:581.82:220.52:530.35:077:09Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed9:181.810:011.93:260.43:490.35:067:10Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:211.911:012.04:310.44:460.25:057:10Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:231.911:572.25:350.35:430.15:047:11Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:211.96:370.26:390.05:037:12Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:512.31:172.07:340.17:340.05:027:13New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:432.42:122.08:290.18:270.05:017:14New Moon14Mon
15Tue2:362.43:072.09:220.09:200.05:007:15New Moon15Tue
16Wed3:292.44:032.010:160.110:140.04:597:16Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:232.35:002.011:100.111:110.14:587:17Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:182.25:571.912:060.24:577:18Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:152.16:571.912:100.21:030.24:577:18First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:132.07:571.91:120.31:590.34:567:19First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:121.98:581.92:150.42:530.34:557:20First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:121.89:571.93:160.43:450.34:557:21First Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:091.810:511.94:160.44:350.34:547:22Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:031.811:402.05:120.55:220.34:537:23Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:531.86:050.46:080.34:537:23Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:252.012:381.86:530.46:500.34:527:24Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:062.11:221.87:370.47:300.34:527:25Full Moon27Sun
28Mon1:442.12:031.88:170.48:080.34:517:26Full Moon28Mon
29Tue2:212.12:421.88:550.38:450.34:517:26Full Moon29Tue
30Wed2:562.13:191.89:310.39:210.34:507:27Full Moon30Wed
31Thu3:312.13:561.710:070.39:580.34:507:28Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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