38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

85°
H 91°
L 73°
NW
6mph
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 59m 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 - Jan 1897

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:201.112:521.56:37-0.57:35-0.47:244:58New Moon1Fri
2Sat1:181.21:481.57:36-0.58:28-0.47:254:59New Moon2Sat
3Sun2:121.22:401.58:30-0.69:17-0.47:255:00New Moon3Sun
4Mon3:031.33:301.59:22-0.610:02-0.47:255:01New Moon4Mon
5Tue3:521.34:171.410:11-0.510:45-0.47:255:02Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:401.35:021.311:00-0.411:27-0.47:255:03Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:271.35:461.311:48-0.37:255:04Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:121.26:291.212:08-0.312:37-0.37:245:05Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:571.27:141.112:49-0.31:26-0.27:245:06First Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:441.28:021.01:31-0.32:17-0.17:245:07First Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:331.18:561.02:15-0.23:09-0.17:245:08First Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:261.19:540.93:03-0.24:04-0.17:245:09First Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:211.110:510.93:54-0.25:00-0.17:235:10Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:161.211:441.04:48-0.25:54-0.17:235:11Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:071.25:42-0.36:45-0.17:235:12Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:321.012:541.36:34-0.37:31-0.27:225:13Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:161.11:371.37:22-0.48:12-0.37:225:14Full Moon17Sun
18Mon1:581.12:181.48:08-0.48:51-0.37:225:15Full Moon18Mon
19Tue2:391.22:581.48:52-0.59:28-0.47:215:16Full Moon19Tue
20Wed3:201.33:381.49:36-0.510:06-0.47:215:17Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:021.34:191.410:21-0.510:46-0.57:205:18Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:461.45:031.411:08-0.411:28-0.57:195:19Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:331.45:491.312:00-0.47:195:20Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:221.46:411.212:15-0.512:56-0.37:185:22Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:151.47:381.11:07-0.41:57-0.27:175:23Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:151.48:441.12:04-0.43:03-0.27:175:24Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed9:231.49:571.13:08-0.34:13-0.27:165:25Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:361.411:091.14:16-0.35:22-0.27:155:26Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:441.45:25-0.36:26-0.27:145:27Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:131.112:451.46:30-0.47:23-0.37:145:28Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:091.21:391.57:29-0.48:13-0.37:135:29New Moon31Sun
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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