38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

72°
H 82°
L 67°
SSW
6mph
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 2h 49m 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 - Apr 1867

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:571.75:540.26:170.25:576:34Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:241.712:441.76:470.27:020.15:556:35Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:071.91:281.87:360.17:450.05:536:36New Moon3Wed
4Thu1:482.02:111.88:220.08:270.05:526:37New Moon4Thu
5Fri2:312.12:561.99:080.09:10-0.15:506:38New Moon5Fri
6Sat3:142.13:421.99:540.09:55-0.15:496:39Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:002.14:311.810:420.010:440.05:476:40Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:492.15:231.811:340.111:370.05:466:41Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:412.16:201.812:310.15:446:41Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:382.07:211.712:360.11:320.25:436:42First Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:401.98:291.71:400.22:360.25:416:43First Quarter11Thu
12Fri8:501.99:391.82:480.23:400.25:406:44First Quarter12Fri
13Sat10:011.810:451.83:570.24:410.25:396:45Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:071.811:431.95:030.25:380.25:376:46Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:051.86:050.26:310.15:366:47Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:362.012:561.97:010.17:180.15:346:48Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:232.11:421.97:520.18:010.15:336:49Full Moon17Wed
18Thu2:062.12:261.88:370.18:410.15:316:50Full Moon18Thu
19Fri2:472.13:071.89:190.19:180.15:306:51Full Moon19Fri
20Sat3:252.13:471.89:580.29:540.25:296:52Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:032.04:261.810:360.210:300.25:276:53Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:392.05:061.711:120.311:070.35:266:54Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:171.95:461.711:500.311:480.45:256:54Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:561.96:291.612:310.45:236:55Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:381.87:141.612:320.41:160.45:226:56Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:251.88:041.61:220.52:030.45:216:57Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:181.89:001.62:170.52:540.45:206:58Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:161.79:571.73:160.53:460.45:186:59Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon10:141.710:521.84:160.54:370.35:177:00Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:101.811:431.95:160.45:290.35:167:01Waning Crescent30Tue
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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