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 2h 40m 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 - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:591.33:101.69:01-0.29:48-0.17:064:47Full Moon1Tue
2Wed3:351.33:461.69:38-0.210:240.07:074:47Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:111.34:251.510:17-0.211:030.07:084:47Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:501.35:071.511:00-0.211:450.07:094:47Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:331.35:521.511:48-0.17:094:47Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:211.36:421.412:320.012:42-0.17:104:47Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:161.37:371.41:24-0.11:42-0.17:114:47Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:171.38:391.32:19-0.12:46-0.17:124:47Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed9:221.49:451.33:16-0.23:53-0.17:134:47Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:261.510:501.34:15-0.34:59-0.27:144:47Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:261.611:511.45:13-0.46:03-0.37:144:47Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:221.76:10-0.47:03-0.47:154:48Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:481.41:161.87:06-0.57:58-0.47:164:48New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:421.42:091.87:59-0.58:50-0.47:174:48New Moon14Mon
15Tue2:351.43:011.78:51-0.59:41-0.47:174:48New Moon15Tue
16Wed3:261.43:531.79:43-0.510:31-0.47:184:49Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:181.34:441.610:34-0.511:20-0.37:184:49Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:091.35:351.511:27-0.47:194:49Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:011.26:261.412:10-0.212:22-0.37:204:50Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:541.27:171.312:59-0.21:18-0.27:204:50First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:481.28:091.21:48-0.22:14-0.17:214:51First Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:451.29:041.12:36-0.23:11-0.17:214:51First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:411.29:591.13:24-0.24:07-0.17:224:52First Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:341.210:531.14:12-0.25:01-0.17:224:53Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:231.211:441.15:00-0.25:54-0.17:224:53Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:091.35:47-0.26:43-0.27:234:54Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:311.112:511.36:33-0.37:28-0.27:234:54Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:151.11:311.47:17-0.38:10-0.27:234:55Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:561.12:101.47:59-0.48:49-0.37:244:56Full Moon29Tue
30Wed2:341.12:491.48:39-0.49:27-0.37:244:57Full Moon30Wed
31Thu3:121.13:281.49:20-0.47:244:57Full Moon31Thu
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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