Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:46 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 19m at 8:25 pm (2.0 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 - Mar 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:511.84:121.710:17-0.310:33-0.36:386:01Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:371.84:591.611:07-0.311:19-0.36:376:02Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:251.85:501.612:01-0.26:366:03Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:171.86:441.512:09-0.212:59-0.16:346:04Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri7:131.77:461.41:05-0.12:020.06:336:05Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat8:161.78:551.32:07-0.13:090.06:316:06Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun9:281.610:081.33:140.04:170.16:306:07Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon10:411.611:161.44:240.05:220.16:286:08Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:471.65:320.06:220.16:276:09Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:161.512:441.66:34-0.17:140.06:256:10Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:081.61:331.77:29-0.17:590.06:246:11New Moon11Thu
12Fri1:551.72:171.78:18-0.18:390.06:226:12New Moon12Fri
13Sat2:371.72:571.79:02-0.19:15-0.16:216:13New Moon13Sat
14Sun4:171.74:361.610:42-0.110:480.07:197:14New Moon14Sun
15Mon4:541.85:131.611:200.011:200.07:187:15Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:291.75:501.611:570.111:520.07:167:16Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:021.76:271.512:330.17:157:17Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:361.77:061.412:260.11:110.27:137:18Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:131.67:471.41:040.21:530.37:117:18First Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:551.68:331.41:480.22:400.37:107:19First Quarter20Sat
21Sun8:441.69:271.32:370.33:330.47:087:20First Quarter21Sun
22Mon9:421.510:281.43:330.34:320.47:077:21First Quarter22Mon
23Tue10:481.611:311.44:350.35:320.47:057:22Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:521.65:390.26:290.37:047:23Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:281.512:491.76:410.27:200.27:027:24Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:201.71:401.87:390.18:080.17:017:25Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:081.82:281.88:320.08:530.06:597:26Full Moon27Sat
28Sun2:542.03:151.99:23-0.19:37-0.16:587:27Full Moon28Sun
29Mon3:412.14:021.910:12-0.110:21-0.16:567:28Full Moon29Mon
30Tue4:272.14:511.911:02-0.111:07-0.16:557:29Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed5:162.25:421.811:53-0.111:56-0.16:537:30Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 11:35 pm — 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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