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 51m 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 1897

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:402.06:132.212:020.36:035:50First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:401.97:172.112:580.51:070.46:045:49First Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:471.88:292.12:060.62:160.46:055:47First Quarter3Sun
4Mon9:021.89:422.03:140.63:270.46:065:46First Quarter4Mon
5Tue10:141.910:492.04:180.64:350.46:075:44Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:171.911:462.05:170.55:380.46:085:43Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:112.06:090.46:350.36:095:41Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:352.012:592.16:550.47:250.36:105:40Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:192.01:422.27:360.38:110.36:115:38Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:592.02:212.28:140.38:520.36:125:37Full Moon10Sun
11Mon2:382.02:572.18:490.39:290.46:135:35Full Moon11Mon
12Tue3:151.93:322.19:230.310:040.46:145:34Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:531.94:072.09:570.310:390.56:155:32Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:301.84:422.010:320.411:150.56:165:31Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:081.85:211.911:100.411:550.66:175:29Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:471.76:031.911:520.56:185:28Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:301.66:501.812:400.612:400.56:195:27Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:191.67:431.81:320.71:340.56:205:25Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:151.68:421.82:260.62:330.56:215:24Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:171.79:421.83:210.63:340.56:225:23Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu10:171.710:401.84:130.54:350.46:235:21Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:121.911:321.85:040.45:340.36:245:20Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:022.05:530.36:300.26:255:19Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:221.912:502.16:410.17:220.26:265:17New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:101.91:372.27:290.08:130.16:275:16New Moon25Mon
26Tue1:581.92:242.38:160.09:020.16:285:15New Moon26Tue
27Wed2:471.93:142.39:05-0.19:530.16:295:14Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:391.94:062.29:570.010:460.16:305:12Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:331.85:022.110:510.011:440.26:315:11Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:301.86:022.011:520.16:325:10Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:321.77:061.912:460.212:570.16:335:09First Quarter31Sun
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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