38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

64°
H -°
L 59°
S
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 4h 34m 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 - Feb 1868

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:241.37:521.21:22-0.32:03-0.17:175:34First Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:211.38:541.12:16-0.33:05-0.17:165:35First Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:251.410:021.23:16-0.34:12-0.17:155:36Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:341.411:111.24:22-0.35:21-0.27:145:37Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:401.55:29-0.46:26-0.37:135:38Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:141.312:421.66:34-0.57:25-0.47:125:39Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:131.41:391.77:34-0.58:19-0.57:115:40Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:081.52:341.78:31-0.69:09-0.57:105:41Full Moon8Sat
9Sun3:021.63:271.79:25-0.69:58-0.57:095:43Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:541.64:191.610:18-0.610:46-0.57:085:44Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:451.65:101.611:11-0.511:35-0.47:075:45Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:371.66:011.512:06-0.47:065:46Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:281.66:531.412:24-0.41:01-0.37:055:47Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:211.57:471.31:15-0.31:58-0.27:035:48Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:171.48:441.22:08-0.22:55-0.17:025:49Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:151.49:441.23:03-0.13:520.07:015:50Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:151.310:441.23:59-0.14:490.07:005:51Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:121.311:381.24:56-0.15:430.06:595:52Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:031.45:50-0.16:320.06:575:54Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:281.312:491.46:40-0.17:16-0.16:565:55Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:121.31:321.57:25-0.27:56-0.16:555:56New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:531.42:111.58:07-0.28:32-0.16:535:57New Moon22Sat
23Sun2:301.42:481.58:45-0.29:06-0.26:525:58New Moon23Sun
24Mon3:041.53:231.59:22-0.29:38-0.26:515:59New Moon24Mon
25Tue3:371.53:571.59:59-0.210:10-0.26:496:00Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:101.54:321.510:36-0.210:45-0.26:486:01Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:451.65:091.511:15-0.111:22-0.26:476:02Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:241.65:501.411:58-0.16:456:03Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:081.66:371.412:06-0.112:460.06:446:04First Quarter29Sat
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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