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 2h 14m 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 - Apr 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:351.71:511.77:520.28:120.26:527:30Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:171.82:321.78:360.28:490.16:517:31Full Moon2Thu
3Fri2:551.93:101.79:160.19:240.16:497:32Full Moon3Fri
4Sat3:301.93:471.79:530.19:570.16:487:33Full Moon4Sat
5Sun4:031.94:221.710:290.110:290.16:467:34Full Moon5Sun
6Mon4:361.94:561.711:050.211:030.16:457:35Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:091.95:311.711:410.211:390.26:437:36Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:451.96:091.712:190.26:427:37Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:261.96:521.612:200.21:020.36:407:38Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:111.97:411.61:070.21:510.36:397:39Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:031.98:371.72:020.32:460.36:377:40Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:021.89:431.73:040.33:460.36:367:40Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:091.810:521.84:110.34:490.26:347:41Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue11:181.911:591.95:210.35:510.26:337:42Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:231.96:290.26:510.16:327:43Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:592.01:232.07:320.17:470.06:307:44Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:542.22:192.08:310.08:39-0.16:297:45New Moon17Fri
18Sat2:462.33:122.09:250.09:29-0.16:277:46New Moon18Sat
19Sun3:362.34:042.010:17-0.110:18-0.16:267:47New Moon19Sun
20Mon4:262.34:561.911:080.011:060.06:257:48Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:152.25:471.911:590.111:560.16:237:49Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:052.26:391.812:510.26:227:50Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:562.07:321.812:480.21:430.26:217:51Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:471.98:281.71:430.32:360.36:197:52First Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:421.89:251.72:400.43:290.46:187:53First Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:391.710:241.73:380.44:210.46:177:54First Quarter26Sun
27Mon10:371.711:211.74:360.55:110.46:157:55First Quarter27Mon
28Tue11:331.75:320.55:590.46:147:55Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:131.812:251.76:270.56:440.36:137:56Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:001.91:121.77:170.47:270.36:127:57Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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