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 1h 09m 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 - Sep 1896

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:241.79:042.02:460.92:430.65:376:37Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:291.810:112.03:500.93:450.65:386:35Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:361.811:132.14:530.84:490.65:396:34Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:361.95:500.75:510.55:406:32Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:072.212:302.16:410.66:480.45:416:31Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:562.31:202.27:270.57:420.35:426:29New Moon6Sun
7Mon1:422.32:092.38:120.38:330.35:436:27New Moon7Mon
8Tue2:292.42:572.48:560.29:230.35:436:26New Moon8Tue
9Wed3:162.33:452.59:400.210:140.35:446:24Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:052.34:352.510:260.211:070.45:456:23Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:562.25:272.411:160.35:466:21Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:502.16:232.312:050.512:100.35:476:20First Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:472.07:252.21:060.61:110.45:486:18First Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:511.98:342.22:120.72:160.55:496:16First Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:011.99:462.13:190.73:240.55:506:15First Quarter15Tue
16Wed10:121.910:532.14:240.74:300.55:506:13Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:151.911:492.15:240.75:320.55:516:12Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:102.06:170.66:280.55:526:10Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:372.112:582.17:020.67:170.55:536:09Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:192.11:402.17:410.58:010.55:546:07Full Moon20Sun
21Mon1:572.12:182.18:160.58:400.55:556:05Full Moon21Mon
22Tue2:332.12:532.28:490.49:160.55:566:04Full Moon22Tue
23Wed3:082.13:262.19:190.49:500.55:576:02Full Moon23Wed
24Thu3:432.03:572.19:490.510:240.65:576:01Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:172.04:292.110:210.510:580.65:585:59Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:521.95:042.110:550.511:350.75:595:58Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:281.85:442.011:340.56:005:56Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:071.86:302.012:180.812:200.66:015:54Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:531.77:232.01:090.81:130.66:025:53Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:481.78:251.92:080.82:130.66:035:51Third Quarter30Wed
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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