Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 57m at 2:46 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:38 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jan 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:501.24:081.410:01-0.410:42-0.37:244:58Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:311.24:501.410:45-0.411:23-0.37:244:59Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:151.25:341.411:33-0.47:245:00Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:031.26:221.312:08-0.312:26-0.37:245:01Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:551.37:141.212:56-0.41:24-0.37:245:02Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:521.38:131.21:49-0.42:27-0.37:245:02Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:541.39:191.12:45-0.43:33-0.37:245:03Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:591.410:281.13:45-0.44:41-0.37:245:04Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:041.411:341.14:47-0.45:48-0.37:245:05Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:061.55:50-0.56:50-0.47:245:06Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:341.21:041.56:51-0.57:47-0.47:245:07New Moon11Mon
12Tue1:301.21:581.57:48-0.58:39-0.47:235:08New Moon12Tue
13Wed2:221.22:501.58:41-0.69:27-0.47:235:09New Moon13Wed
14Thu3:131.33:401.59:31-0.610:12-0.47:235:10New Moon14Thu
15Fri4:011.34:271.410:20-0.510:55-0.47:225:11Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:491.25:121.311:08-0.411:37-0.37:225:12Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:351.25:561.311:56-0.37:225:13Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:211.26:391.212:19-0.312:45-0.27:215:15Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:061.27:251.11:00-0.31:35-0.27:215:16First Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:541.18:151.01:43-0.22:26-0.17:205:17First Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:441.19:091.02:28-0.23:19-0.17:205:18First Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:371.110:071.03:15-0.24:14-0.17:195:19First Quarter22Fri
23Sat10:321.211:031.04:07-0.25:10-0.17:185:20Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:251.211:551.05:00-0.26:04-0.17:185:21Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:151.35:53-0.26:54-0.17:175:22Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:421.11:011.36:44-0.37:39-0.27:165:23Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:251.11:451.47:32-0.48:21-0.27:165:25Full Moon27Wed
28Thu2:061.22:261.48:17-0.49:00-0.37:155:26Full Moon28Thu
29Fri2:471.33:071.59:01-0.59:38-0.37:145:27Full Moon29Fri
30Sat3:291.33:491.59:46-0.510:18-0.47:135:28Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:121.44:311.510:32-0.410:59-0.47:135:29Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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