38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

78°
H 81°
L 66°
S
5mph
Low tide
1:02 pm

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 : in 56m at 1:02 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 7:17 pm (2.1 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 - Jan 1867

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:341.311:541.15:17-0.36:02-0.27:285:02Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:201.36:05-0.36:50-0.27:295:03Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:411.11:031.36:51-0.37:33-0.37:295:04Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:241.11:441.47:33-0.48:13-0.37:295:04New Moon4Fri
5Sat2:041.22:221.48:13-0.48:50-0.37:295:05New Moon5Sat
6Sun2:421.22:581.48:51-0.49:25-0.37:295:06New Moon6Sun
7Mon3:171.23:341.49:28-0.410:00-0.37:295:07New Moon7Mon
8Tue3:521.24:101.410:06-0.410:34-0.37:295:08Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:271.24:471.310:45-0.411:11-0.47:285:09Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:051.25:271.311:27-0.311:51-0.47:285:10Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:471.26:101.312:14-0.37:285:11Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:341.36:591.212:35-0.41:06-0.37:285:12First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:261.37:541.21:26-0.42:05-0.27:285:13First Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:261.38:571.12:21-0.43:10-0.27:275:14First Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:311.310:061.13:22-0.44:18-0.37:275:15Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:391.411:141.24:27-0.45:27-0.37:275:16Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:451.55:32-0.56:31-0.47:265:17Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:181.312:451.56:36-0.67:30-0.57:265:18Full Moon18Fri
19Sat1:161.31:421.67:35-0.68:24-0.57:255:19Full Moon19Sat
20Sun2:111.42:371.68:31-0.79:14-0.67:255:20Full Moon20Sun
21Mon3:041.43:291.69:24-0.710:03-0.67:245:21Full Moon21Mon
22Tue3:551.54:191.510:15-0.610:50-0.57:245:23Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:461.45:081.411:07-0.511:36-0.57:235:24Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:351.45:561.311:59-0.47:235:25Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:241.46:441.212:23-0.412:51-0.37:225:26Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:141.37:341.21:10-0.31:44-0.27:215:27Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:061.38:271.11:58-0.32:38-0.27:215:28Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:001.29:241.12:48-0.23:32-0.17:205:29Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue9:571.210:221.03:40-0.24:27-0.17:195:30Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:521.211:181.14:33-0.25:21-0.17:185:32Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:441.25:26-0.26:12-0.17:175:33Waning Crescent31Thu
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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