Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 59m at 5:45 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:531.55:39-0.16:240.06:396:00Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:181.412:411.56:33-0.17:100.06:386:01Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:041.51:241.57:20-0.17:50-0.16:366:02Full Moon3Tue
4Wed1:461.62:041.68:03-0.18:27-0.16:356:03Full Moon4Wed
5Thu2:251.62:411.68:42-0.19:00-0.16:336:04Full Moon5Thu
6Fri3:011.63:161.69:18-0.19:31-0.16:326:05Full Moon6Fri
7Sat3:341.63:501.59:53-0.110:02-0.16:306:06Full Moon7Sat
8Sun5:061.65:241.511:270.011:330.07:297:07Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:381.75:581.512:020.07:287:08Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:131.76:331.512:070.012:400.17:267:09Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:511.77:141.412:460.01:220.17:257:10Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:351.68:001.41:300.02:100.17:237:11Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:261.68:551.42:220.13:050.27:227:12Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:251.610:001.43:210.14:070.27:207:13Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun10:321.611:101.54:270.15:120.17:187:14Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:411.75:360.06:170.17:177:15Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:171.612:451.86:440.07:170.07:157:16Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:171.81:441.87:47-0.18:13-0.27:147:17Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:131.92:391.98:45-0.29:04-0.27:127:18New Moon19Thu
20Fri3:052.03:321.99:39-0.39:53-0.37:117:19New Moon20Fri
21Sat3:562.14:241.910:32-0.310:42-0.37:097:20New Moon21Sat
22Sun4:472.15:161.911:25-0.211:31-0.27:087:21Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:372.16:081.812:18-0.27:067:22Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:292.07:021.712:21-0.11:13-0.17:057:23Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:221.97:571.61:150.02:090.17:037:24First Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:181.88:551.62:110.13:070.27:027:25First Quarter26Thu
27Fri9:171.79:571.63:100.24:050.27:007:25First Quarter27Fri
28Sat10:201.610:591.64:110.25:010.36:587:26First Quarter28Sat
29Sun11:221.611:571.65:120.35:550.36:577:27Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:181.66:100.36:460.36:557:28Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:491.71:071.67:040.27:310.26:547:29Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 8:35 am — 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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