38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

77°
H 88°
L 71°
SSW
8mph
High tide
2:04 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 8:24 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 12m at 2:04 pm (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:44 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Feb 1881

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:071.64:321.510:34-0.610:53-0.57:165:34Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:571.65:211.511:27-0.511:40-0.57:155:36Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:471.66:111.312:21-0.47:145:37Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:371.57:021.212:28-0.41:16-0.37:135:38First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:291.47:551.21:18-0.32:12-0.27:125:39First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:251.38:531.12:10-0.23:09-0.17:115:40First Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:251.39:541.13:06-0.24:060.07:105:41First Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:251.210:531.14:03-0.15:030.07:095:42Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:221.211:471.25:00-0.15:560.07:085:43Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:131.35:55-0.16:45-0.17:075:45Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:361.212:581.36:45-0.27:27-0.17:065:46Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:201.31:381.47:30-0.28:06-0.27:055:47Full Moon12Sat
13Sun2:011.32:161.48:11-0.28:40-0.27:045:48Full Moon13Sun
14Mon2:371.42:521.48:50-0.39:12-0.27:025:49Full Moon14Mon
15Tue3:111.43:251.49:27-0.39:43-0.27:015:50Full Moon15Tue
16Wed3:441.53:591.410:04-0.210:15-0.27:005:51Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:181.54:341.410:42-0.210:49-0.26:595:52Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:551.55:121.411:22-0.211:28-0.26:585:53Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:351.65:541.312:06-0.16:565:54Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:211.66:431.312:14-0.212:570.06:555:55Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:141.57:401.31:07-0.21:550.06:545:57Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:151.58:481.32:08-0.13:020.06:525:58Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:261.510:031.33:16-0.14:120.06:515:59Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:391.511:151.44:28-0.15:20-0.16:506:00Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:471.65:39-0.26:23-0.26:486:01Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:181.512:471.76:44-0.37:18-0.36:476:02Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:151.71:411.77:42-0.48:08-0.36:456:03New Moon27Sun
28Mon2:071.82:321.78:36-0.48:55-0.46:446:04New Moon28Mon
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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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