38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

79°
H 82°
L 66°
N
6mph
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 6h 07m 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 - Feb 1891

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:121.27:311.11:05-0.21:43-0.17:125:30Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:011.38:231.01:51-0.22:380.07:125:31Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:591.39:251.02:44-0.23:390.07:115:32Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed10:031.310:321.03:44-0.24:450.07:105:33Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:081.411:371.14:50-0.25:50-0.17:095:35Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:101.55:55-0.36:50-0.27:085:36Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:361.21:081.66:58-0.47:45-0.37:075:37New Moon7Sat
8Sun1:321.42:021.67:55-0.58:36-0.47:065:38New Moon8Sun
9Mon2:261.52:541.78:50-0.59:25-0.57:055:39New Moon9Mon
10Tue3:181.63:461.79:43-0.610:12-0.57:045:40Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:111.64:371.610:37-0.511:00-0.57:025:41Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:021.65:291.611:32-0.511:49-0.47:015:42Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:541.66:221.512:30-0.47:005:43Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:481.67:171.312:40-0.41:30-0.36:595:45First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:441.58:151.21:33-0.32:31-0.26:585:46First Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:451.59:181.22:30-0.23:33-0.16:575:47First Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:501.410:221.23:29-0.24:350.06:555:48Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:541.411:221.24:30-0.15:350.06:545:49Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:531.45:31-0.16:290.06:535:50Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:151.312:431.46:27-0.17:170.06:525:51Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:041.31:281.47:17-0.27:59-0.16:505:52Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:471.42:081.58:00-0.28:36-0.16:495:53Full Moon22Sun
23Mon2:281.42:451.58:40-0.29:09-0.16:485:54Full Moon23Mon
24Tue3:051.43:201.59:17-0.29:40-0.16:465:55Full Moon24Tue
25Wed3:401.53:541.59:52-0.110:10-0.16:455:56Full Moon25Wed
26Thu4:121.54:271.410:27-0.110:39-0.16:435:57Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:431.55:001.411:03-0.111:10-0.16:425:58Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:161.55:341.311:410.011:450.06:415:59Waning Gibbous28Sat
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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