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 4h 29m 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 - Mar 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:391.57:101.312:340.01:180.16:386:01First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:261.58:001.21:200.02:100.26:376:02First Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:211.58:591.22:140.13:090.26:356:03First Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:251.510:061.33:140.14:130.26:346:04First Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:331.511:111.44:190.05:170.16:326:05Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:371.65:260.06:170.06:316:06Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:101.512:351.76:29-0.17:11-0.16:296:07Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:041.62:281.88:27-0.29:01-0.27:287:08Full Moon8Sun
9Mon2:561.83:191.89:21-0.39:48-0.37:267:09Full Moon9Mon
10Tue3:461.94:101.910:13-0.310:34-0.37:257:10Full Moon10Tue
11Wed4:362.05:011.811:06-0.311:22-0.37:237:11Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:262.05:521.811:59-0.37:227:12Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:172.06:451.712:10-0.212:54-0.27:207:13Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:101.97:411.61:02-0.21:53-0.17:197:14Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:061.88:401.51:58-0.12:540.07:177:15Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:071.79:451.42:580.03:560.17:167:16Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue10:141.710:521.44:020.14:590.27:147:17Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:221.611:561.55:070.16:000.27:137:18Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:241.66:110.16:550.27:117:19Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:531.51:171.67:090.17:440.27:107:20Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:421.62:031.78:010.18:270.17:087:21Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:261.72:451.78:470.19:050.17:067:22New Moon22Sun
23Mon3:061.73:231.79:280.19:390.17:057:22New Moon23Mon
24Tue3:431.83:591.710:050.110:100.17:037:23New Moon24Tue
25Wed4:161.84:351.710:410.110:400.17:027:24New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:471.85:101.611:150.111:110.17:007:25Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:181.85:441.611:490.211:430.16:597:26Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:501.86:191.512:250.26:577:27Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:251.86:561.512:190.21:040.36:567:28Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:061.87:391.51:000.21:480.36:547:29First Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:531.88:291.51:480.32:390.46:537:30First Quarter31Tue
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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