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 52m 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 - Sep 1905

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:232.43:512.49:530.210:160.35:366:38Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:122.44:422.410:410.211:100.35:376:37Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:032.35:362.411:310.35:386:35Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:572.26:322.412:080.412:260.35:396:34First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:552.17:322.31:100.51:240.45:406:32First Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:582.08:382.22:150.62:260.45:416:31First Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:062.09:472.23:210.63:300.55:426:29First Quarter7Thu
8Fri10:152.010:522.24:250.64:340.55:426:28Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:172.011:502.25:260.65:350.45:436:26Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:132.16:210.66:310.45:446:25Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:412.21:022.17:100.57:210.45:456:23Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:262.31:462.17:530.58:070.45:466:21Full Moon12Tue
13Wed2:062.22:272.28:310.48:480.45:476:20Full Moon13Wed
14Thu2:452.23:052.29:060.49:250.55:486:18Full Moon14Thu
15Fri3:212.23:412.29:390.410:010.55:486:17Full Moon15Fri
16Sat3:572.24:152.110:110.510:360.65:496:15Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:332.14:492.110:430.511:120.65:506:14Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:092.05:242.111:170.511:500.75:516:12Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:462.06:022.111:560.65:526:10Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:261.96:452.012:330.712:400.65:536:09Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:111.87:362.01:220.81:300.65:546:07Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:041.88:342.02:180.82:260.65:556:06Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat9:061.89:392.03:180.83:260.65:556:04Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun10:111.910:422.14:200.74:290.55:566:03Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:122.011:402.25:180.65:310.45:576:01Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:082.16:130.56:300.35:585:59Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:332.21:002.27:040.47:250.35:595:58New Moon27Wed
28Thu1:232.31:502.47:530.28:180.26:005:56New Moon28Thu
29Fri2:122.32:392.48:400.19:090.26:015:55New Moon29Fri
30Sat3:022.33:302.59:280.110:010.26:025:53Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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