38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

75°
H 92°
L 72°
WNW
3mph
High tide
8:25 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 2:51 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 12m at 8:25 am (1.9 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 1898

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:412.43:052.49:050.39:330.35:376:37Full Moon1Thu
2Fri3:282.33:522.49:480.310:220.45:386:36Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:132.24:382.310:300.311:100.55:396:34Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:582.15:242.311:120.411:580.65:406:33Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:432.16:102.211:570.55:406:31Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:302.06:592.112:480.712:440.55:416:30Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:201.97:522.01:410.81:350.65:426:28Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:161.88:512.02:350.82:290.65:436:27Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:171.89:522.03:320.93:260.75:446:25Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:181.810:502.04:280.84:220.75:456:24Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:141.911:402.05:210.85:170.65:466:22Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:031.96:080.76:080.65:466:20Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:252.112:462.06:500.66:560.55:476:19Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:052.11:252.17:280.67:390.55:486:17New Moon14Wed
15Thu1:422.22:022.28:030.58:210.55:496:16New Moon15Thu
16Fri2:172.22:382.28:370.49:010.45:506:14New Moon16Fri
17Sat2:532.13:142.39:110.49:400.55:516:13New Moon17Sat
18Sun3:302.13:532.39:480.410:220.55:526:11Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:102.14:362.310:290.411:070.65:536:09Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:532.05:232.311:140.411:570.65:536:08Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:422.06:162.212:070.45:546:06First Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:381.97:172.112:570.71:080.55:556:05First Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:431.98:262.12:040.72:160.55:566:03First Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:581.99:412.13:140.73:280.55:576:01First Quarter24Sat
25Sun10:141.910:512.14:220.64:380.55:586:00Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:212.011:522.25:240.55:450.45:595:58Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:192.26:190.46:450.36:005:57Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:452.21:102.37:090.37:390.36:015:55Full Moon28Wed
29Thu1:342.21:582.37:550.38:290.26:015:54Full Moon29Thu
30Fri2:202.22:422.48:370.29:160.36:025:52Full Moon30Fri
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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