38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

74°
H -°
L 72°
WNW
6mph
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 4h 58m 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 - Aug 1899

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:421.811:222.15:020.64:530.45:107:17Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:381.85:580.65:480.45:107:16Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:142.112:291.96:490.66:400.45:117:15Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:592.11:161.97:340.67:260.45:127:14New Moon4Fri
5Sat1:402.11:592.08:140.58:080.45:137:13New Moon5Sat
6Sun2:172.22:392.08:500.58:460.45:147:12New Moon6Sun
7Mon2:532.23:172.09:220.59:220.55:157:11New Moon7Mon
8Tue3:272.13:522.09:530.59:580.55:167:10Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:002.14:252.010:230.510:340.65:177:09Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:332.14:592.010:540.511:110.65:177:08Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:072.05:342.111:270.511:520.75:187:06Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:432.06:152.112:060.55:197:05First Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:241.97:012.112:380.712:500.55:207:04First Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:111.97:552.11:300.81:420.55:217:03First Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:081.88:582.12:300.82:400.55:227:01First Quarter15Tue
16Wed9:151.810:062.13:370.83:450.55:237:00Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:271.911:122.24:450.74:530.45:246:59Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:352.05:500.65:590.45:246:58Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:132.312:372.16:490.57:010.35:256:56Full Moon19Sat
20Sun1:082.41:332.27:420.47:580.25:266:55Full Moon20Sun
21Mon2:012.42:272.38:320.38:530.25:276:54Full Moon21Mon
22Tue2:522.43:192.49:200.29:460.25:286:52Full Moon22Tue
23Wed3:432.44:102.410:070.210:400.35:296:51Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:342.35:022.410:540.211:350.45:306:49Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:252.25:552.411:440.35:316:48Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:172.16:492.312:320.512:360.45:326:47Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:122.07:482.21:320.61:320.45:326:45Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:101.98:512.12:320.72:300.55:336:44Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue9:131.99:552.13:330.83:290.55:346:42Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed10:151.910:542.14:320.84:280.65:356:41Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:131.911:462.15:270.85:240.65:366:39Waning Crescent31Thu
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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