Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 56m at 3:12 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:24 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Dec 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:481.36:101.512:03-0.17:054:48Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:371.36:591.412:460.012:550.07:064:47First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:291.27:501.31:340.01:480.07:074:47First Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:241.28:441.32:220.02:430.17:084:47First Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:201.29:391.23:100.03:380.17:094:47First Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:141.310:341.23:570.04:340.07:104:47Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:041.311:251.24:44-0.15:280.07:114:47Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:501.45:31-0.16:19-0.17:114:47Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:111.212:321.46:16-0.27:06-0.17:124:47Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:551.31:121.56:59-0.27:50-0.27:134:47Full Moon10Tue
11Wed1:361.31:511.67:42-0.38:32-0.27:144:47Full Moon11Wed
12Thu2:161.32:321.68:25-0.49:13-0.27:154:47Full Moon12Thu
13Fri2:571.33:141.69:08-0.49:55-0.27:154:48Full Moon13Fri
14Sat3:401.33:591.69:53-0.410:39-0.27:164:48Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:261.34:471.510:42-0.411:27-0.37:174:48Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:171.35:381.511:35-0.37:174:48Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:111.36:321.412:20-0.312:33-0.37:184:49Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:091.37:311.41:16-0.31:37-0.37:194:49Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:121.38:351.32:14-0.32:43-0.37:194:50Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:181.49:431.33:13-0.33:51-0.37:204:50Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:231.410:491.24:11-0.44:57-0.37:204:50Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:231.511:491.25:09-0.45:59-0.37:214:51Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:191.66:06-0.46:57-0.47:214:51Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:441.31:111.67:00-0.57:50-0.47:224:52New Moon24Tue
25Wed1:341.32:001.67:50-0.58:38-0.47:224:53New Moon25Wed
26Thu2:221.32:461.68:38-0.59:23-0.47:224:53New Moon26Thu
27Fri3:081.33:311.59:23-0.510:05-0.47:234:54New Moon27Fri
28Sat3:521.24:141.410:07-0.410:45-0.37:234:55Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:361.24:561.410:50-0.411:25-0.37:234:55Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:191.25:381.311:33-0.37:244:56Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:021.16:201.212:04-0.212:17-0.27:244:57Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 6:18 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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