38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

87°
H 90°
L 73°
NW
5mph
Low tide
2:51 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 53m at 2:51 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1896

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:251.87:581.91:410.81:400.55:107:17Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:151.78:511.92:340.82:280.65:117:16Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:121.79:512.03:330.83:210.65:127:15Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:131.710:512.04:340.84:180.55:137:14Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:131.711:472.15:340.85:170.55:147:13Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:071.86:280.76:150.45:147:11Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:372.212:571.97:170.67:090.45:157:10New Moon7Fri
8Sat1:242.21:462.08:020.58:000.35:167:09New Moon8Sat
9Sun2:092.32:332.18:440.48:500.35:177:08New Moon9Sun
10Mon2:532.33:212.29:260.39:400.35:187:07New Moon10Mon
11Tue3:392.34:102.310:090.210:300.35:197:06Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:262.34:592.310:540.211:240.45:207:04Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:152.25:502.311:410.25:217:03Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:072.16:442.312:210.512:330.35:227:02First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:032.07:442.31:230.51:290.45:227:01First Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:051.98:492.22:280.62:300.45:236:59First Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:131.810:002.23:350.73:350.55:246:58Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:241.811:072.24:420.74:410.55:256:57Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:291.95:460.75:440.55:266:55Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:072.212:261.96:420.66:420.45:276:54Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:582.21:162.07:310.67:340.45:286:53Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:432.22:022.18:130.58:200.45:296:51Full Moon22Sat
23Sun2:242.22:442.18:510.59:020.55:306:50Full Moon23Sun
24Mon3:012.23:232.19:250.59:400.55:306:48Full Moon24Mon
25Tue3:372.24:002.19:560.510:170.65:316:47Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:122.14:342.110:270.510:530.65:326:45Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:482.05:082.110:580.511:290.75:336:44Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:242.05:432.111:320.65:346:43Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:011.96:222.012:090.812:110.65:356:41Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:421.87:072.012:540.812:550.65:366:40Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon7:281.88:012.01:460.91:460.65:366:38Third Quarter31Mon
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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