38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

64°
H 78°
L 60°
NE
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 4h 09m 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 - Dec 1869

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:091.512:391.86:31-0.37:17-0.37:104:52Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:041.51:311.97:24-0.48:11-0.47:114:52New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:561.52:221.98:15-0.49:01-0.47:124:51New Moon3Fri
4Sat2:471.53:111.89:04-0.49:50-0.37:134:51New Moon4Sat
5Sun3:361.54:001.79:52-0.410:37-0.37:134:51Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:251.44:491.610:41-0.311:25-0.27:144:51Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:141.45:381.511:31-0.37:154:51Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:041.36:261.412:13-0.112:22-0.27:164:51Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:551.37:161.31:01-0.11:16-0.17:174:51First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:481.28:081.21:49-0.12:100.07:184:51First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:431.29:031.22:37-0.13:060.07:184:52First Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:391.29:581.23:25-0.14:010.07:194:52First Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:321.210:521.24:13-0.14:550.07:204:52Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:211.311:421.25:00-0.15:48-0.17:214:52Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:061.35:47-0.26:37-0.17:214:52Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:281.212:481.46:32-0.27:23-0.27:224:53Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:111.21:271.47:15-0.38:05-0.27:234:53Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:511.22:061.57:57-0.48:45-0.37:234:54Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:311.22:461.58:39-0.49:25-0.37:244:54Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:101.23:271.59:21-0.410:05-0.37:244:54Full Moon20Mon
21Tue3:521.34:101.510:06-0.410:48-0.37:254:55Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:371.34:561.510:53-0.411:34-0.37:254:55Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:251.35:451.411:45-0.47:264:56Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:171.36:371.412:24-0.312:42-0.37:264:57Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:141.37:351.31:18-0.31:44-0.37:274:57Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:161.38:391.32:15-0.42:49-0.37:274:58Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:211.49:471.23:14-0.43:56-0.37:274:58Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue10:261.410:531.24:14-0.45:03-0.37:284:59Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:271.511:541.25:14-0.46:06-0.47:285:00Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:241.56:12-0.57:04-0.47:285:01Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:501.31:181.67:08-0.57:58-0.47:285:01New Moon31Fri
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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