Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 4:50 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 48m at 10:30 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Dec 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:301.43:441.69:37-0.210:13-0.17:064:47Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:041.34:201.510:13-0.210:49-0.17:074:47Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:401.34:581.510:52-0.111:27-0.17:084:47Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:181.35:401.511:36-0.17:094:47Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:011.36:251.412:10-0.112:24-0.17:094:47First Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:501.37:151.412:57-0.11:19-0.17:104:47First Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:451.38:121.41:48-0.12:19-0.17:114:47First Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:461.49:151.32:44-0.23:23-0.17:124:47First Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:511.510:201.43:42-0.34:29-0.27:134:47Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:541.611:241.44:42-0.35:35-0.27:144:47Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:541.65:42-0.46:36-0.37:144:47Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:231.412:501.76:41-0.57:34-0.47:154:48Full Moon12Mon
13Tue1:191.51:441.87:37-0.68:29-0.57:164:48Full Moon13Tue
14Wed2:141.52:381.88:31-0.69:21-0.57:174:48Full Moon14Wed
15Thu3:071.53:311.79:24-0.610:12-0.57:174:48Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:011.54:251.710:17-0.611:04-0.47:184:49Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:541.45:171.611:11-0.511:56-0.47:184:49Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:481.46:101.412:07-0.47:194:49Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:421.37:041.312:48-0.31:05-0.37:204:50Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:381.37:581.21:40-0.32:03-0.27:204:50Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed8:351.28:551.12:31-0.23:01-0.27:214:51Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu9:331.29:521.13:22-0.23:58-0.17:214:51Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri10:281.210:471.14:12-0.24:53-0.17:224:52Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:191.311:391.15:02-0.25:45-0.17:224:52Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:061.35:50-0.36:34-0.27:224:53Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:261.112:501.36:36-0.37:19-0.27:234:54Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:101.21:301.47:19-0.38:00-0.37:234:54New Moon27Tue
28Wed1:511.22:091.47:59-0.48:39-0.37:234:55New Moon28Wed
29Thu2:291.22:461.48:38-0.49:15-0.37:244:56New Moon29Thu
30Fri3:061.23:231.49:16-0.49:51-0.37:244:57New Moon30Fri
31Sat3:411.24:001.49:55-0.47:244:57Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 1:40 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 67% 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 First Quarter (67% 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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