38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

69°
H 81°
L 65°
NNE
3mph
Low tide
5:12 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 58m at 5:12 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:52 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Feb 1889

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:081.43:351.69:30-0.610:04-0.47:125:31New Moon1Fri
2Sat3:581.44:231.510:20-0.510:48-0.47:115:32Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:451.45:091.411:10-0.411:31-0.47:105:33Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:321.45:551.411:59-0.37:095:34Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:181.46:401.312:14-0.312:49-0.27:085:35Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:051.37:271.212:57-0.21:40-0.17:075:36First Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:531.38:191.11:42-0.22:32-0.17:065:37First Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:451.29:151.12:29-0.13:250.07:055:38First Quarter8Fri
9Sat9:411.210:141.13:20-0.14:200.07:045:40First Quarter9Sat
10Sun10:381.211:101.14:14-0.15:150.07:035:41Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:321.35:09-0.16:080.07:025:42Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:021.112:221.36:03-0.16:56-0.17:015:43Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:481.21:071.46:52-0.27:40-0.17:005:44Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:301.31:481.57:38-0.38:19-0.26:585:45Full Moon14Thu
15Fri2:101.32:271.58:21-0.38:55-0.26:575:46Full Moon15Fri
16Sat2:481.43:051.59:03-0.39:31-0.26:565:47Full Moon16Sat
17Sun3:261.53:441.59:45-0.310:07-0.36:555:48Full Moon17Sun
18Mon4:051.54:241.510:27-0.310:46-0.36:535:49Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:471.65:061.511:13-0.311:28-0.36:525:51Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:321.65:521.412:02-0.26:515:52Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:201.66:441.412:15-0.312:57-0.16:505:53Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:141.67:421.31:08-0.21:57-0.16:485:54Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:151.68:491.32:08-0.23:040.06:475:55Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun9:241.510:031.33:14-0.14:140.06:465:56Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon10:371.611:141.34:24-0.15:22-0.16:445:57Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:451.65:33-0.26:25-0.16:435:58Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:171.412:461.76:37-0.27:21-0.26:415:59Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:131.51:401.77:35-0.38:11-0.26:406:00New Moon28Thu
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 24% 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 Waning Crescent (24% 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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