38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

62°
H 84°
L 66°
SW
3mph
High tide
6:49 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 1:02 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 28m at 6:49 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 - Sep 1867

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:172.34:452.310:430.311:100.45:406:42Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:032.25:322.311:270.411:590.55:416:41Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:492.16:202.212:120.45:426:39Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:372.07:092.112:500.61:000.55:436:37First Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:271.98:022.11:420.71:490.65:446:36First Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:221.98:582.02:360.82:420.65:456:34First Quarter6Fri
7Sat9:211.89:572.03:310.83:360.65:466:33First Quarter7Sat
8Sun10:211.910:522.04:260.84:300.65:476:31Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:151.911:432.15:190.85:240.65:476:30Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:041.96:080.76:140.65:486:28Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:282.212:482.06:520.67:010.55:496:27Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:102.21:282.17:320.57:440.55:506:25Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:482.22:052.18:090.58:250.45:516:24Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:252.22:412.28:440.49:050.45:526:22Full Moon14Sat
15Sun3:022.23:182.29:200.49:460.45:536:20Full Moon15Sun
16Mon3:392.23:582.39:580.310:280.55:536:19Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:202.24:412.310:390.311:130.55:546:17Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:042.15:272.311:240.45:556:16Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:532.16:192.212:040.612:150.45:566:14Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:472.07:172.21:030.61:140.45:576:13Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:502.08:242.22:080.62:180.45:586:11Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:012.09:372.23:170.63:270.45:596:09Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:142.010:482.24:240.64:350.46:006:08Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:212.111:512.25:280.55:410.46:006:06Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:192.26:250.46:420.36:016:05Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:462.31:122.37:170.37:370.26:026:03New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:362.32:012.38:050.38:270.26:036:01New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:242.32:472.38:490.29:150.26:046:00New Moon28Sat
29Sun3:082.23:322.39:300.210:000.36:055:58New Moon29Sun
30Mon3:522.24:152.310:110.310:440.46:065:57Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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