Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 5:39 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 0m at 11:26 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Sep 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:262.08:022.11:390.71:540.56:377:38First Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:182.08:592.12:340.72:500.56:387:36First Quarter2Tue
3Wed9:191.910:042.23:370.73:530.56:397:35First Quarter3Wed
4Thu10:292.011:132.24:440.75:000.56:407:33Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:412.05:510.66:080.46:417:31Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:192.312:462.16:550.57:130.36:417:30Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:192.41:452.37:520.48:130.36:427:28Full Moon7Sun
8Mon2:142.42:402.48:450.39:090.26:437:27Full Moon8Mon
9Tue3:072.53:322.49:340.210:020.26:447:25Full Moon9Tue
10Wed3:582.44:232.510:220.210:550.26:457:24Full Moon10Wed
11Thu4:482.45:142.511:100.211:470.36:467:22Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:392.36:052.411:580.26:477:21Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:302.26:572.312:410.412:480.36:477:19Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:222.17:512.21:370.51:410.46:487:17Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon8:162.08:492.12:340.62:370.56:497:16Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue9:151.99:502.03:320.73:340.56:507:14Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed10:161.910:512.04:300.74:320.66:517:13Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu11:171.911:482.05:260.75:290.66:527:11Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:121.96:180.76:230.66:537:10Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:392.01:022.07:060.67:130.56:537:08Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:232.11:462.07:490.67:580.56:547:06Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:042.12:262.18:270.58:400.56:557:05New Moon22Mon
23Tue2:422.13:032.19:030.59:190.46:567:03New Moon23Tue
24Wed3:182.13:372.29:360.49:560.46:577:02New Moon24Wed
25Thu3:522.14:102.210:090.410:320.56:587:00New Moon25Thu
26Fri4:262.14:442.210:420.411:090.56:596:58Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:002.05:212.211:170.411:470.57:006:57Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:372.06:012.211:560.47:016:55Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:192.06:472.112:300.612:410.47:016:54Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:061.97:382.11:190.61:330.47:026:52First Quarter30Tue
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 2:32 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 Waxing Gibbous (76% 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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