Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 3:12 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 51m at 8:38 am (1.9 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 - Sep 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:502.33:102.19:200.59:280.46:387:37Full Moon1Tue
2Wed3:312.33:512.19:580.510:090.56:387:35Full Moon2Wed
3Thu4:082.24:302.110:320.510:470.56:397:34Full Moon3Thu
4Fri4:452.25:062.111:040.511:230.66:407:32Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:202.15:412.111:350.511:590.66:417:31Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:562.16:152.112:070.56:427:29Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:332.06:512.112:360.712:420.66:437:28Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:111.97:302.01:170.81:220.66:447:26Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:531.98:162.02:030.82:070.66:447:24Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:411.89:102.02:560.82:580.66:457:23Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:381.810:122.03:550.93:550.66:467:21Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat10:421.811:182.14:580.84:570.66:477:20Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:471.96:000.86:000.56:487:18Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:192.112:452.06:570.77:010.46:497:17Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:132.21:392.17:490.57:580.46:507:15Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:042.32:292.28:370.48:510.36:507:13New Moon16Wed
17Thu2:522.43:182.39:220.39:430.26:517:12New Moon17Thu
18Fri3:402.44:072.410:080.210:340.26:527:10New Moon18Fri
19Sat4:282.44:572.510:530.211:260.36:537:09Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:192.35:482.511:410.26:547:07Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:112.26:412.412:210.312:320.26:557:06Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:062.17:382.31:200.41:280.36:567:04First Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:052.08:402.22:220.52:290.46:577:02First Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:101.99:492.13:270.63:330.56:577:01First Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:191.910:592.14:330.64:390.56:586:59First Quarter25Fri
26Sat11:261.95:360.65:430.56:596:58Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:022.112:271.96:340.66:430.57:006:56Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:572.11:192.07:250.67:370.47:016:55Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:442.12:062.08:100.58:250.47:026:53Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:262.12:472.18:490.49:080.47:036:51Full Moon30Wed
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 11:55 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 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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