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 21m 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 - Oct 1896

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:551.79:322.03:110.83:180.66:045:50Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri10:041.810:362.04:130.74:240.56:055:48Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:082.011:342.15:100.65:280.46:065:47Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:042.16:030.46:270.36:065:45Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:262.112:552.36:520.37:230.26:075:44New Moon5Mon
6Tue1:162.21:442.47:400.28:150.26:085:42New Moon6Tue
7Wed2:052.22:322.48:260.19:070.26:095:41New Moon7Wed
8Thu2:552.23:222.59:140.19:580.26:105:39Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:462.14:132.410:020.110:510.26:115:38Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:382.05:062.310:540.211:480.36:125:36Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:331.96:042.211:510.26:135:35Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:311.87:062.112:490.412:530.36:145:33First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:351.88:141.91:520.52:000.46:155:32First Quarter13Tue
14Wed8:431.79:221.92:560.63:070.46:165:30First Quarter14Wed
15Thu9:521.710:251.83:560.64:120.46:175:29Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:531.811:191.84:510.55:120.46:185:28Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:461.95:400.46:060.46:195:26Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:061.812:321.96:240.46:540.46:205:25Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:481.91:122.07:030.37:370.36:215:24Full Moon19Mon
20Tue1:271.91:482.07:390.38:160.36:225:22Full Moon20Tue
21Wed2:051.82:222.08:130.38:520.36:235:21Full Moon21Wed
22Thu2:411.82:542.08:450.39:270.36:245:20Full Moon22Thu
23Fri3:161.83:262.09:180.310:000.46:255:18Full Moon23Fri
24Sat3:511.74:001.99:520.310:350.46:265:17Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:251.74:371.910:280.311:120.56:275:16Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:011.65:181.811:090.311:540.56:285:15Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:411.66:041.811:550.36:295:13Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:291.66:551.812:440.512:490.36:305:12Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:251.67:521.71:390.51:490.36:315:11Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:291.68:551.72:370.42:550.36:325:10Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat9:361.710:001.73:350.34:010.36:335:09Waning Crescent31Sat
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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