38.2517’ N, 76.9600’ W

Colonial Beach, VA

78°
H 88°
L 73°
WSW
2mph
Low tide
11:27 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 17m at 11:27 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:33 pm (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Apr 1913

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:091.611:411.64:580.35:350.45:536:30Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:591.65:540.36:200.35:516:31Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:281.612:431.76:440.37:000.25:506:32Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:091.71:231.77:280.27:360.25:486:33Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:461.82:011.78:090.28:090.25:476:34New Moon5Sat
6Sun2:191.92:371.78:470.28:410.25:456:35New Moon6Sun
7Mon2:511.93:121.79:240.29:130.25:446:36New Moon7Mon
8Tue3:222.03:471.610:000.29:460.25:426:36Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:562.04:231.610:360.310:230.25:416:37Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:332.05:021.611:150.311:060.25:396:38Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:151.95:461.611:590.411:540.35:386:39Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:021.96:371.612:510.45:366:40First Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:571.87:371.612:510.31:500.45:356:41First Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:591.88:471.61:560.32:540.45:336:42First Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:091.89:591.73:070.33:580.35:326:43First Quarter15Tue
16Wed10:201.811:051.84:180.34:590.25:316:44Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:251.95:270.25:550.15:296:45Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:032.012:231.96:300.16:470.15:286:46Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:562.21:171.97:280.17:360.05:266:47Full Moon19Sat
20Sun1:452.32:081.98:220.08:220.05:256:48Full Moon20Sun
21Mon2:332.32:571.99:120.09:080.05:246:49Full Moon21Mon
22Tue3:202.33:461.810:010.19:530.15:226:49Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:072.24:351.810:500.210:410.15:216:50Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:552.15:241.711:390.311:300.25:206:51Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:442.06:151.612:290.45:186:52Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:341.97:091.612:240.31:210.55:176:53Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:281.88:081.61:210.42:140.55:166:54Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:251.79:091.62:210.53:060.55:156:55Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue9:241.710:091.63:210.53:560.55:136:56Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed10:211.711:021.74:190.64:430.45:126:57Waning Crescent30Wed
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 87% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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