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 1h 06m 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 - Aug 1869

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:221.88:582.02:370.72:410.55:147:21Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:191.89:562.03:350.83:340.55:147:20Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:191.810:542.14:360.74:300.55:157:19Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:171.811:492.25:360.75:280.45:167:18Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:131.96:320.66:260.35:177:17Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:412.31:052.07:240.57:210.35:187:16New Moon6Fri
7Sat1:312.31:572.18:130.48:140.25:197:15New Moon7Sat
8Sun2:212.42:482.29:000.39:060.25:207:14New Moon8Sun
9Mon3:102.43:402.29:470.29:590.25:217:12Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:012.44:332.310:360.210:540.35:227:11Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:522.45:272.311:260.211:510.35:227:10Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:452.36:222.312:180.25:237:09Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:412.27:202.312:520.41:130.35:247:08First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:402.18:222.21:560.52:100.35:257:06First Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:442.09:272.23:010.53:090.45:267:05First Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:501.910:312.24:050.64:090.45:277:04Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:541.911:312.25:070.65:090.45:287:02Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:511.96:060.66:060.45:297:01Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:242.212:432.06:580.66:590.45:297:00Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:112.31:302.07:440.57:460.45:306:58Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:532.32:132.18:240.58:280.45:316:57Full Moon21Sat
22Sun2:332.32:532.19:010.59:070.55:326:56Full Moon22Sun
23Mon3:102.23:312.19:350.59:440.55:336:54Full Moon23Mon
24Tue3:452.24:062.110:070.510:190.65:346:53Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:212.24:412.110:380.510:550.65:356:52Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:562.15:152.111:110.511:330.75:366:50Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:312.05:512.111:460.55:376:49Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:092.06:312.112:140.712:250.65:376:47Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:511.97:162.11:000.81:100.65:386:46Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:381.98:102.11:530.82:000.65:396:44Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue8:351.89:112.12:520.82:570.65:406:43Third Quarter31Tue
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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