38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

73°
H -°
L 67°
N
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 5h 05m 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 - Aug 1889

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:042.15:352.011:350.411:510.55:107:17Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:452.16:202.112:160.45:117:16Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:302.07:092.112:420.61:020.45:127:15First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:212.08:052.11:380.61:540.45:127:14First Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:201.99:072.22:410.62:510.45:137:13First Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:271.910:142.23:480.63:540.45:147:12Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:381.911:202.34:570.65:000.35:157:11Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:452.06:040.56:050.35:167:09Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:222.412:472.07:050.47:070.25:177:08Full Moon9Fri
10Sat1:192.41:442.18:000.48:050.25:187:07Full Moon10Sat
11Sun2:142.42:392.28:510.38:590.25:197:06Full Moon11Sun
12Mon3:062.43:312.29:400.39:520.25:207:05Full Moon12Mon
13Tue3:562.44:222.210:260.310:440.35:207:03Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:442.35:132.211:110.311:370.45:217:02Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:322.26:022.211:560.45:227:01Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:192.16:522.112:310.512:420.45:237:00Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:082.07:432.11:250.61:290.55:246:58Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:001.98:372.02:200.72:170.55:256:57Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon8:561.89:342.03:150.83:080.65:266:56Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue9:551.810:312.04:110.84:010.65:276:54Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:521.811:232.15:060.84:540.65:276:53Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:451.95:580.75:460.65:286:52Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:122.112:331.96:460.76:350.55:296:50Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:552.21:162.07:290.67:200.55:306:49New Moon24Sat
25Sun1:352.21:562.08:070.68:030.45:316:47New Moon25Sun
26Mon2:132.32:332.18:430.58:430.45:326:46New Moon26Mon
27Tue2:492.33:102.19:170.59:230.45:336:44New Moon27Tue
28Wed3:242.23:472.29:510.410:040.55:346:43Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:012.24:262.210:260.410:460.55:346:42Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:402.25:082.211:050.411:320.65:356:40Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat5:222.15:542.311:480.45:366:39Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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