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 1h 25m 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 - Nov 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:491.73:021.98:540.19:340.26:345:08Full Moon1Sun
2Mon3:241.73:341.99:270.110:080.26:355:07Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:591.64:081.810:000.210:430.36:365:05Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:331.64:441.810:370.211:210.36:375:04Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:101.55:251.811:180.26:385:03Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:511.56:111.712:030.412:050.26:405:02Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:391.57:031.712:530.412:590.26:415:01Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:361.58:021.61:490.32:000.26:425:01Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:401.59:071.62:480.33:060.26:435:00Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue9:481.610:131.73:480.24:130.16:444:59Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:511.711:151.74:460.15:180.16:454:58Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:491.95:420.06:190.06:464:57Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:121.712:422.06:35-0.27:17-0.16:474:56New Moon13Fri
14Sat1:061.81:342.17:27-0.28:11-0.26:484:56New Moon14Sat
15Sun1:581.82:242.18:17-0.39:04-0.26:494:55New Moon15Sun
16Mon2:501.73:152.19:07-0.39:56-0.26:504:54New Moon16Mon
17Tue3:421.74:082.09:58-0.310:48-0.16:514:53Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:351.65:021.910:51-0.211:43-0.16:534:53Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:291.55:571.811:47-0.16:544:52Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:261.56:551.612:390.012:47-0.16:554:52First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:251.47:551.51:360.11:490.06:564:51First Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:281.48:551.42:330.12:510.16:574:51First Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:301.49:531.43:260.13:520.16:584:50First Quarter23Mon
24Tue10:281.410:471.44:170.14:490.16:594:50Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:201.511:361.45:050.05:420.17:004:49Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:061.55:500.06:310.07:014:49Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:221.412:471.56:32-0.17:160.07:024:48Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:041.41:241.67:11-0.17:57-0.17:034:48Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:441.42:001.67:49-0.18:35-0.17:044:48Full Moon29Sun
30Mon2:231.42:351.68:25-0.29:12-0.17:054:48Full Moon30Mon
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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