38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

81°
H 82°
L 66°
N
5mph
Low tide
4:00 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 31m at 4:00 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:18 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (35% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jan 1891

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:321.16:441.112:32-0.212:42-0.27:244:58Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:151.17:281.11:12-0.21:32-0.17:254:59Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat8:021.18:181.01:55-0.22:26-0.17:255:00Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:541.19:131.02:41-0.23:23-0.17:255:01Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:501.210:121.03:31-0.24:24-0.17:255:01Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:471.311:111.04:25-0.35:24-0.17:255:02Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:421.35:22-0.36:22-0.27:255:03Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:061.012:351.46:20-0.47:16-0.37:255:04Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:581.11:271.57:15-0.58:07-0.47:245:05New Moon9Fri
10Sat1:501.22:181.58:09-0.68:56-0.47:245:06New Moon10Sat
11Sun2:411.33:101.69:02-0.69:45-0.57:245:07New Moon11Sun
12Mon3:341.34:021.69:55-0.610:35-0.57:245:08Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:271.44:541.510:49-0.611:26-0.57:245:09Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:211.45:481.511:47-0.57:235:10Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:171.46:431.412:18-0.512:47-0.57:235:11First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:141.47:401.31:11-0.51:50-0.47:235:12First Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:141.48:411.22:05-0.42:54-0.37:225:13First Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:161.49:441.13:01-0.43:58-0.37:225:14First Quarter18Sun
19Mon10:191.310:461.13:58-0.45:01-0.37:215:15Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:191.311:441.14:56-0.46:00-0.27:215:17Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:141.35:53-0.46:54-0.27:205:18Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:361.11:041.36:47-0.47:43-0.37:205:19Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:241.11:491.37:36-0.48:25-0.37:195:20Full Moon23Fri
24Sat2:081.22:301.38:20-0.49:04-0.37:195:21Full Moon24Sat
25Sun2:501.23:091.39:00-0.49:39-0.37:185:22Full Moon25Sun
26Mon3:291.23:451.39:37-0.410:13-0.37:175:23Full Moon26Mon
27Tue4:071.24:211.310:13-0.310:45-0.27:165:24Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:421.24:551.310:50-0.311:16-0.27:165:25Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:171.25:301.211:28-0.211:49-0.27:155:27Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:521.26:061.212:08-0.27:145:28Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:301.26:461.112:25-0.212:53-0.17:135:29Third Quarter31Sat
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 35% 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 Third Quarter (35% 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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