38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

63°
H 83°
L 66°
SSW
2mph
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 2h 06m 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 - Nov 1867

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:291.75:471.811:390.36:375:13Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:111.66:301.712:170.412:230.36:385:12First Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:571.57:181.71:020.41:120.36:405:11First Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:471.58:121.61:520.42:060.46:415:09First Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:431.59:091.62:430.43:020.36:425:08First Quarter5Tue
6Wed9:411.510:071.63:350.34:000.36:435:07Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:361.611:011.64:260.34:580.36:445:06Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:261.711:501.75:150.25:530.26:455:05Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:121.86:040.16:450.16:465:05Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:361.712:571.96:510.07:330.06:475:04Full Moon10Sun
11Mon1:211.71:412.07:37-0.18:200.06:485:03Full Moon11Mon
12Tue2:071.82:272.08:23-0.29:07-0.16:495:02Full Moon12Tue
13Wed2:541.83:152.09:10-0.29:56-0.16:505:01Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:431.84:052.010:00-0.210:47-0.16:515:00Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:361.74:581.910:53-0.211:43-0.16:535:00Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:321.75:551.811:51-0.16:544:59Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:311.66:561.812:420.012:55-0.16:554:58Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:361.68:021.71:440.02:010.06:564:57Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:431.69:101.62:460.03:090.06:574:57Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:501.610:161.63:460.04:150.06:584:56Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:521.711:161.54:44-0.15:17-0.16:594:56Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:471.75:38-0.16:15-0.17:004:55Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:101.512:371.86:28-0.27:08-0.17:014:55Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:581.51:221.87:15-0.27:55-0.17:024:54New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:421.52:041.87:58-0.28:37-0.17:034:54New Moon25Mon
26Tue2:241.52:441.78:38-0.29:16-0.17:044:53New Moon26Tue
27Wed3:041.53:221.79:16-0.29:53-0.17:054:53New Moon27Wed
28Thu3:431.44:001.69:53-0.210:29-0.17:064:53Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:211.44:371.610:29-0.111:050.07:074:52Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:001.35:151.511:07-0.111:420.07:084:52Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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