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 10m at 2:46 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:042.13:252.19:240.49:470.47:046:50Full Moon1Thu
2Fri3:412.14:002.19:570.410:230.47:056:48Full Moon2Fri
3Sat4:162.14:332.110:270.410:570.57:066:47Full Moon3Sat
4Sun4:512.05:052.110:580.411:310.57:066:45Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:261.95:372.111:300.47:076:44Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:011.96:122.012:060.612:050.57:086:42Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:371.86:522.012:440.612:440.57:096:41Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:171.77:381.91:280.71:310.57:106:39Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:041.78:311.92:190.72:240.57:116:38Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat9:011.79:331.93:180.73:240.57:126:36Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun10:071.710:401.94:200.74:290.57:136:35Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon11:151.811:452.05:220.65:350.47:146:33Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:181.96:200.56:380.37:156:32Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:432.01:132.17:140.37:380.27:166:31Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:372.12:052.28:050.28:340.17:176:29New Moon15Thu
16Fri2:282.22:552.38:530.19:260.17:186:28New Moon16Fri
17Sat3:182.23:442.49:400.010:180.07:196:26New Moon17Sat
18Sun4:082.14:342.410:280.011:110.17:206:25Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:002.15:262.311:170.07:216:24Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:532.06:202.212:050.112:100.17:226:22Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:481.97:172.11:020.21:070.27:236:21Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:471.88:192.02:030.32:090.27:246:20First Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:511.79:261.93:060.43:140.37:256:18First Quarter23Fri
24Sat9:581.710:331.84:080.44:190.37:266:17First Quarter24Sat
25Sun11:041.711:341.85:070.45:220.37:276:16Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:031.76:010.46:210.37:286:15Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:271.812:541.86:500.37:140.37:296:13Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:141.81:391.87:330.38:020.37:306:12Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:561.82:191.98:130.28:440.27:316:11Full Moon29Thu
30Fri2:351.82:561.98:480.29:230.27:326:10Full Moon30Fri
31Sat3:131.83:301.99:220.19:590.27:336:09Full Moon31Sat
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 5:42 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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