38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

75°
H 92°
L 74°
SSW
2mph
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 5h 58m 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 - Feb 1906

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:061.28:341.11:55-0.22:42-0.17:135:29First Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:581.29:311.02:43-0.23:360.07:125:30First Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:551.210:291.03:35-0.14:320.07:115:31Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:521.211:241.14:29-0.25:280.07:105:33Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:451.35:24-0.26:21-0.17:095:34Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:141.112:331.46:18-0.27:09-0.27:085:35Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:591.21:181.47:08-0.37:52-0.27:075:36Full Moon7Wed
8Thu1:421.32:011.57:55-0.48:33-0.37:065:37Full Moon8Thu
9Fri2:231.42:421.58:40-0.49:13-0.37:055:38Full Moon9Fri
10Sat3:051.43:251.69:25-0.49:53-0.47:045:39Full Moon10Sat
11Sun3:491.54:081.610:11-0.410:35-0.47:035:40Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:341.64:541.510:59-0.411:20-0.47:025:42Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:211.65:431.511:50-0.37:015:43Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:121.66:361.412:09-0.412:47-0.37:005:44Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:061.67:341.31:03-0.31:48-0.26:585:45Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:071.58:391.32:02-0.32:53-0.26:575:46Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:141.59:511.33:05-0.24:01-0.16:565:47Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun10:251.511:001.34:12-0.25:08-0.16:555:48Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:321.55:18-0.26:11-0.26:545:49Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:031.312:311.66:21-0.37:07-0.26:525:50Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:581.41:251.67:19-0.37:57-0.26:515:51New Moon21Wed
22Thu1:481.52:131.68:10-0.38:41-0.26:505:52New Moon22Thu
23Fri2:341.52:571.68:57-0.39:21-0.26:485:54New Moon23Fri
24Sat3:171.63:391.69:41-0.39:58-0.26:475:55New Moon24Sat
25Sun3:581.64:191.510:22-0.210:34-0.26:465:56Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:371.64:581.511:02-0.211:09-0.16:445:57Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:151.55:371.411:42-0.111:44-0.16:435:58Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:521.56:171.412:220.06:425:59Waxing Crescent28Wed
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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