38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

69°
H 82°
L 67°
SSW
1mph
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 3h 36m 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 - May 1867

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:031.86:130.36:190.25:157:02Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:312.112:521.97:070.27:080.15:137:03New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:172.21:411.97:580.27:560.05:127:04New Moon3Fri
4Sat2:042.32:312.08:470.18:450.05:117:05New Moon4Sat
5Sun2:522.33:222.09:370.19:350.05:107:06New Moon5Sun
6Mon3:422.34:161.910:280.110:280.15:097:07Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:342.35:121.911:230.111:240.15:087:08Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:292.26:111.912:210.25:077:08Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:282.17:131.912:260.21:210.25:067:09First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:302.08:191.91:310.32:210.25:057:10First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:361.99:251.92:380.33:200.25:047:11First Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:431.910:272.03:440.34:170.25:037:12First Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:451.911:242.04:480.35:110.25:027:13Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:411.85:480.36:010.25:017:14Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:142.112:311.86:420.36:480.25:007:15Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:002.11:171.87:320.37:310.24:597:16Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:422.21:591.88:160.38:110.24:587:16Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:212.12:401.88:560.38:490.24:587:17Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:592.13:201.89:340.39:250.34:577:18Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:352.14:001.810:100.310:000.34:567:19Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:112.14:381.710:450.410:370.44:557:20Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:472.05:171.711:210.411:160.44:557:21Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:252.05:561.712:000.44:547:22Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:051.96:381.712:410.44:537:22Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:481.97:241.712:470.51:250.44:537:23Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:361.88:151.81:390.52:110.44:527:24Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:291.89:101.82:370.53:000.44:527:25Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:261.810:081.93:370.53:520.34:517:25Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:261.811:042.04:390.54:460.24:517:26Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:241.811:582.25:400.45:410.24:507:27Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:201.96:390.36:360.14:507:28Waning Crescent31Fri
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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