38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

78°
H 92°
L 74°
SSW
5mph
Low tide
1:49 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 44m at 1:49 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:00 pm (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Aug 1905

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:132.32:382.18:520.48:530.25:097:18New Moon1Tue
2Wed2:572.33:252.19:350.39:410.35:107:17New Moon2Wed
3Thu3:432.34:132.210:190.310:310.35:117:16Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:302.35:042.211:050.211:250.35:127:15Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:202.35:562.211:550.25:137:14Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:122.26:522.212:230.412:480.35:137:13First Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:092.17:512.21:240.51:440.35:147:12First Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:112.08:562.22:290.52:430.35:157:10First Quarter8Tue
9Wed9:192.010:022.23:360.53:440.45:167:09Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:271.911:062.24:410.54:460.45:177:08Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:302.05:440.55:470.35:187:07Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:052.312:272.06:420.56:440.35:197:06Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:572.31:182.07:330.57:360.35:207:05Full Moon13Sun
14Mon1:452.32:062.18:190.48:240.35:217:03Full Moon14Mon
15Tue2:292.32:502.19:000.49:080.45:217:02Full Moon15Tue
16Wed3:102.33:322.19:380.49:490.45:227:01Full Moon16Wed
17Thu3:492.24:122.110:140.410:280.55:236:59Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:272.24:512.110:480.511:060.65:246:58Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:052.15:282.011:230.511:460.65:256:57Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:432.06:062.011:590.55:266:56Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:232.06:472.012:280.712:380.65:276:54Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:061.97:322.01:140.81:220.65:286:53Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:541.98:232.02:060.82:100.65:286:51Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:491.89:222.03:030.83:040.65:296:50Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri9:491.810:222.14:020.84:000.65:306:49Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:491.911:202.15:020.84:590.55:316:47Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:451.95:580.75:570.55:326:46Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:122.212:362.16:490.66:520.45:336:44Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:012.31:252.27:370.57:450.35:346:43New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:482.42:132.38:220.48:350.35:356:41New Moon30Wed
31Thu2:352.43:022.39:070.39:250.35:356:40New Moon31Thu
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 58% 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 (58% 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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