38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

70°
H 88°
L 71°
SSW
6mph
Low tide
8:14 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 35m at 8:14 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1881

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:172.14:471.710:590.310:460.35:147:03Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:572.05:311.711:400.411:290.45:137:03Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:381.96:161.712:220.45:127:04Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:201.87:031.612:140.41:050.55:117:05First Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:061.87:541.61:040.51:510.55:097:06First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:561.78:471.71:570.52:370.55:087:07First Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:501.79:421.72:540.63:240.45:077:08First Quarter7Sat
8Sun9:471.710:341.83:520.64:110.45:067:09Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:421.711:221.94:500.54:590.45:057:10Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:341.75:460.55:460.35:047:11Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:072.012:221.76:390.46:340.25:037:12Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:512.11:081.87:290.37:210.25:027:13Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:352.21:551.88:160.38:090.15:017:14Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:202.22:431.89:020.28:570.15:017:14Full Moon14Sat
15Sun3:072.33:331.99:500.29:480.15:007:15Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:562.34:261.910:400.210:410.24:597:16Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:492.25:231.911:330.211:390.24:587:17Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:432.26:221.912:290.24:577:18Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:412.17:241.912:420.31:260.24:567:19Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:422.08:291.91:490.32:230.24:567:20Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:461.99:332.02:560.33:200.24:557:20Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:501.910:342.14:010.44:150.24:547:21Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:521.811:302.15:050.35:080.24:547:22Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:481.86:050.36:000.24:537:23Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:212.212:391.87:000.36:500.24:527:24Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:082.21:271.87:500.37:360.24:527:24New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:522.22:131.88:350.38:200.24:517:25New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:342.22:561.89:160.39:010.24:517:26New Moon28Sat
29Sun3:132.13:391.89:550.39:400.34:507:27New Moon29Sun
30Mon3:522.14:211.810:330.410:190.44:507:27Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:302.05:031.711:100.410:590.44:507:28Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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