38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

87°
H 88°
L 74°
E
5mph
High tide
7:05 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:44 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 08m at 7:05 pm (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (68% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jul 1908

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:082.14:381.810:480.410:350.44:477:35Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:462.05:191.811:240.411:150.54:487:35Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:232.05:591.812:000.54:487:34Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:021.96:401.812:380.54:497:34Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:421.97:231.812:440.61:170.54:497:34First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:261.88:101.81:340.61:590.44:507:34First Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:141.89:011.92:290.62:440.44:507:34First Quarter7Tue
8Wed9:081.79:562.03:260.63:330.44:517:33First Quarter8Wed
9Thu10:071.710:522.14:270.64:260.34:527:33Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:061.711:462.25:270.65:220.34:527:33Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:041.86:260.56:200.24:537:32Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:392.212:591.97:220.47:170.24:547:32Full Moon12Sun
13Mon1:312.31:541.98:150.38:120.14:547:31Full Moon13Mon
14Tue2:232.42:492.09:060.39:070.14:557:31Full Moon14Tue
15Wed3:162.43:452.09:570.210:020.24:567:30Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:102.44:412.110:480.211:000.24:567:30Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:042.35:382.111:410.24:577:29Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:592.26:362.112:000.312:340.24:587:29Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:552.17:352.11:030.31:280.24:597:28Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:542.08:362.12:070.42:220.34:597:28Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:541.99:382.13:110.53:160.35:007:27Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:561.810:372.14:140.54:110.35:017:26Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:551.811:332.25:140.55:050.35:027:25Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:501.86:110.55:590.45:037:25Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:232.212:401.87:030.56:490.45:037:24Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:092.21:271.97:490.57:350.45:047:23New Moon26Sun
27Mon1:512.22:111.98:300.58:170.45:057:22New Moon27Mon
28Tue2:302.22:521.99:080.58:560.45:067:21New Moon28Tue
29Wed3:082.23:321.99:430.59:330.45:077:20New Moon29Wed
30Thu3:432.14:091.910:160.510:100.55:087:20Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:182.14:461.910:480.510:470.55:097:19Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 68% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (68% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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