Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 6:27 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 13m at 12:19 pm (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Feb 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:461.46:051.312:15-0.37:125:30Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:341.46:561.212:29-0.41:09-0.27:115:31Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:291.47:541.21:23-0.32:10-0.27:105:32Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:311.49:021.22:24-0.33:17-0.27:095:34Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:411.410:161.23:30-0.34:27-0.27:085:35Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:531.511:261.34:40-0.35:35-0.27:075:36Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:591.55:49-0.46:38-0.37:065:37Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:291.412:581.66:52-0.47:33-0.47:055:38New Moon8Fri
9Sat1:251.51:531.67:50-0.58:24-0.47:045:39New Moon9Sat
10Sun2:181.52:431.68:43-0.59:10-0.57:035:40New Moon10Sun
11Mon3:071.63:311.69:33-0.59:54-0.47:025:41New Moon11Mon
12Tue3:541.64:181.510:22-0.510:36-0.47:015:43Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:401.65:021.511:09-0.411:18-0.36:595:44Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:241.65:471.411:57-0.36:585:45Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:081.56:321.312:00-0.312:44-0.16:575:46Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:531.47:201.212:44-0.21:330.06:565:47First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:411.38:121.21:31-0.12:240.06:555:48First Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:341.39:101.22:22-0.13:170.16:535:49First Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:331.310:101.23:160.04:130.16:525:50First Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:331.311:071.24:120.05:080.16:515:51Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:291.311:581.35:090.06:000.06:495:52Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:181.46:03-0.16:470.06:485:53Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:441.31:021.56:53-0.17:28-0.16:475:54Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:261.41:421.57:39-0.28:06-0.16:455:56Full Moon24Sun
25Mon2:041.52:211.58:22-0.28:43-0.26:445:57Full Moon25Mon
26Tue2:421.62:581.69:04-0.29:19-0.26:435:58Full Moon26Tue
27Wed3:191.73:371.69:45-0.29:56-0.36:415:59Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:591.74:181.610:27-0.210:36-0.36:406:00Waning Gibbous28Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8635150)

Common Questions About Colonial Beach, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Colonial Beach, VA today?

Slack tide in Colonial Beach, VA is approximately 3:23 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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 84% 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 Waxing Gibbous (84% 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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