38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

89°
H 90°
L 72°
WNW
3mph
High tide
9:04 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:59 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 56m at 9:04 pm (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - May 1896

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:152.15:471.712:010.35:106:59Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:102.06:441.712:560.45:087:00Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:061.97:441.712:590.41:510.45:077:01Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:041.88:461.72:010.42:450.45:067:02Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:021.79:471.73:030.53:350.45:057:03Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed9:591.710:421.84:030.54:230.45:047:04Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:511.711:311.94:590.55:080.45:037:04Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:401.75:520.55:500.45:027:05Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:141.912:261.76:410.56:310.35:017:06Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:532.01:081.77:250.47:090.35:007:07Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:292.01:491.78:060.47:470.34:597:08New Moon11Mon
12Tue2:042.12:281.78:450.48:240.34:587:09New Moon12Tue
13Wed2:382.13:051.79:220.49:020.34:577:10New Moon13Wed
14Thu3:142.13:431.710:000.49:410.34:567:11New Moon14Thu
15Fri3:522.14:221.710:380.410:230.34:557:12Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:332.05:041.711:190.411:090.34:557:13Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:182.05:521.712:040.44:547:13Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:052.06:451.712:020.412:530.44:537:14First Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:571.97:441.81:000.41:450.34:527:15First Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:541.98:461.92:030.42:390.34:527:16First Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:571.99:492.03:090.43:340.24:517:17First Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:021.810:492.14:160.44:300.24:507:18Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:051.811:462.25:220.35:250.14:507:18Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:051.86:250.36:210.14:497:19Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:392.31:021.87:230.27:150.14:487:20Full Moon25Mon
26Tue1:312.31:561.88:180.28:080.14:487:21Full Moon26Tue
27Wed2:232.32:491.89:090.29:000.14:477:21Full Moon27Wed
28Thu3:142.33:411.89:590.29:510.24:477:22Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:052.24:341.810:490.310:430.24:467:23Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:562.15:261.811:380.411:370.34:467:24Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:462.06:201.712:270.44:457:24Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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