38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

74°
H 78°
L 60°
E
3mph
Low tide
12:20 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 18m at 12:20 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:33 pm (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jul 1869

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:321.88:131.81:390.62:000.44:517:38Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:211.89:031.82:310.62:440.44:527:38Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:141.79:551.93:260.73:300.44:527:38Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:101.710:461.94:230.64:190.44:537:38Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:041.711:352.05:200.65:090.44:537:38Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:561.76:140.66:010.34:547:38Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:222.112:441.87:050.56:520.34:557:37Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:082.21:311.87:530.47:420.24:557:37New Moon8Thu
9Fri1:542.22:191.98:390.48:310.24:567:37New Moon9Fri
10Sat2:402.33:082.09:240.39:210.24:567:36New Moon10Sat
11Sun3:282.33:592.010:110.210:130.24:577:36Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:172.34:522.010:590.211:070.24:587:36Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:082.25:462.111:490.24:587:35Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:012.26:432.112:050.312:420.24:597:35First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:572.17:422.11:070.41:370.25:007:34First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:572.08:442.12:120.42:330.25:017:34First Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:011.99:472.23:170.43:300.35:017:33First Quarter17Sat
18Sun10:071.910:492.24:220.54:280.35:027:32Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:091.911:472.25:250.55:260.35:037:32Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:071.96:250.46:220.35:047:31Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:392.312:591.97:180.47:140.35:047:30Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:282.31:481.98:070.48:020.35:057:30Full Moon22Thu
23Fri2:132.22:341.98:500.48:470.35:067:29Full Moon23Fri
24Sat2:552.23:171.99:300.49:290.45:077:28Full Moon24Sat
25Sun3:352.23:591.910:070.410:080.45:087:27Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:132.14:391.910:420.410:470.55:097:27Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:512.15:181.911:170.411:260.65:097:26Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:292.05:571.911:520.55:107:25Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:072.06:361.912:080.612:300.55:117:24Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:481.97:181.912:530.71:100.55:127:23Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat7:321.88:051.91:430.71:530.55:137:22Third Quarter31Sat
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 21% 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 (21% 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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