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 4h 32m 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 - Jan 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:431.45:25-0.46:21-0.37:244:58Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:071.212:361.46:21-0.57:15-0.47:244:59Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:591.21:251.47:13-0.58:02-0.47:244:59Full Moon3Sat
4Sun1:461.22:091.48:00-0.58:45-0.47:245:00Full Moon4Sun
5Mon2:301.32:511.48:44-0.59:25-0.47:245:01Full Moon5Mon
6Tue3:131.23:301.49:24-0.510:02-0.47:245:02Full Moon6Tue
7Wed3:531.24:081.310:03-0.410:37-0.37:245:03Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:321.24:451.310:40-0.411:11-0.37:245:04Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:101.25:221.211:18-0.311:46-0.37:245:05Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:481.25:591.211:58-0.27:245:06Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:261.16:401.112:23-0.312:42-0.27:245:07Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:081.17:231.11:03-0.21:30-0.27:245:08Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:541.18:131.01:47-0.22:22-0.17:235:09Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed8:471.29:091.02:36-0.23:19-0.17:235:10Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu9:451.210:101.03:30-0.34:19-0.17:235:11Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:451.311:101.14:28-0.35:20-0.27:225:12Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:421.35:28-0.46:19-0.37:225:13Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:071.112:361.46:26-0.47:13-0.47:215:14Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:001.21:281.57:22-0.58:03-0.47:215:15New Moon19Mon
20Tue1:521.32:191.68:16-0.68:52-0.57:215:16New Moon20Tue
21Wed2:431.43:091.69:08-0.69:40-0.67:205:17New Moon21Wed
22Thu3:341.54:001.610:00-0.610:29-0.67:195:18Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:271.54:521.610:54-0.611:20-0.67:195:19Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:201.55:461.511:50-0.57:185:21Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:141.56:411.412:12-0.612:50-0.57:185:22First Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:111.57:401.31:07-0.51:52-0.47:175:23First Quarter26Mon
27Tue8:121.48:431.22:04-0.42:55-0.37:165:24First Quarter27Tue
28Wed9:171.49:481.23:03-0.43:59-0.37:155:25First Quarter28Wed
29Thu10:221.310:511.24:04-0.35:02-0.27:155:26Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:231.311:491.25:04-0.36:00-0.27:145:27Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:181.46:02-0.36:53-0.27:135:28Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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