38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

74°
H 81°
L 59°
NNW
8mph
Low tide
11:41 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 36m at 11:41 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:51 pm (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - May 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:191.910:061.83:170.34:000.35:147:03Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu10:281.911:081.94:260.34:580.35:137:04Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:291.95:310.35:520.25:117:05Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:042.012:231.96:310.26:410.25:107:05Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:532.11:121.97:260.27:260.15:097:06New Moon5Sun
6Mon1:382.21:571.98:140.28:070.15:087:07New Moon6Mon
7Tue2:202.22:401.88:590.28:460.25:077:08New Moon7Tue
8Wed2:592.23:221.89:410.29:240.25:067:09New Moon8Wed
9Thu3:382.14:041.810:200.310:020.35:057:10Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:152.14:451.710:580.410:400.35:047:11Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:532.05:271.711:370.411:210.45:037:12Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:321.96:111.612:180.55:027:13Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:141.96:571.612:050.51:010.55:017:14First Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:001.87:471.612:540.51:480.55:007:15First Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:501.88:401.61:470.52:360.54:597:15First Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:451.79:361.72:440.63:240.54:597:16First Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:421.710:291.83:440.54:110.44:587:17Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:371.711:181.94:430.54:590.44:577:18Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:291.75:410.55:460.34:567:19Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:052.012:191.86:360.46:330.24:567:20Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:502.21:071.87:270.37:210.14:557:21Full Moon21Tue
22Wed1:352.31:551.88:160.38:090.14:547:21Full Moon22Wed
23Thu2:212.32:451.89:050.28:580.14:547:22Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:102.33:371.89:550.29:500.14:537:23Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:012.34:331.810:470.210:450.24:527:24Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:562.25:311.811:430.211:460.24:527:25Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:532.26:331.812:420.34:517:25Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:542.17:381.812:510.31:420.34:517:26Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:572.08:441.91:590.32:400.34:507:27Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:031.99:491.93:060.43:370.34:507:27Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri10:061.910:492.04:120.44:300.24:497:28Waning Crescent31Fri
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (14% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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