38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

83°
H 92°
L 72°
NNW
3mph
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 3h 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 - Jul 1897

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:072.13:311.89:460.49:330.34:487:35New Moon1Thu
2Fri3:432.14:101.810:210.410:150.44:487:34Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:212.14:511.910:570.410:590.44:497:34Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:002.15:341.911:350.311:470.44:497:34Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:412.06:202.012:160.34:507:34Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:272.07:112.012:400.51:020.34:507:34First Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:181.98:062.11:370.51:520.34:517:33First Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:161.89:062.12:400.52:470.34:517:33First Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:211.810:112.23:460.53:470.34:527:33Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:311.811:162.24:540.54:510.34:537:32Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:391.86:020.55:560.24:537:32Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:182.312:411.87:040.46:590.24:547:32Full Moon12Mon
13Tue1:162.31:401.98:010.37:570.24:557:31Full Moon13Tue
14Wed2:112.32:351.98:520.38:520.24:557:31Full Moon14Wed
15Thu3:032.33:282.09:410.39:450.24:567:30Full Moon15Thu
16Fri3:532.34:202.010:260.310:370.34:577:30Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:402.25:102.011:100.311:280.44:587:29Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:262.15:592.011:530.34:587:28Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:102.06:472.012:200.512:350.44:597:28Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:561.97:352.01:130.61:180.45:007:27Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:441.88:251.92:060.72:030.45:017:26Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:361.79:181.92:590.72:500.55:027:26Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri9:331.710:131.93:530.83:390.55:027:25Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:311.711:072.04:490.74:310.55:037:24Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:261.711:572.05:440.75:240.55:047:23Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:161.76:350.76:150.55:057:22Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:432.11:021.87:210.67:030.45:067:22Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:252.11:441.88:020.67:480.45:067:21New Moon28Wed
29Thu2:042.22:241.98:390.58:320.45:077:20New Moon29Thu
30Fri2:412.23:042.09:150.49:140.45:087:19New Moon30Fri
31Sat3:182.23:442.09:500.49:570.45:097:18Waxing 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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