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 1h 21m 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 - Apr 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:062.16:361.712:480.06:517:31Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:592.17:341.712:500.01:470.16:507:32Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:582.08:371.61:500.12:510.26:487:33Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:031.99:471.62:560.23:560.36:477:33Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon10:151.810:581.64:050.25:000.36:457:34Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue11:261.85:140.26:010.36:447:35Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:031.712:291.86:200.26:570.36:427:36Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:001.71:221.87:200.27:450.26:417:37Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:491.82:081.88:130.28:280.26:397:38Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:331.92:501.88:590.29:060.16:387:39New Moon10Sat
11Sun3:132.03:291.89:410.29:400.16:377:40New Moon11Sun
12Mon3:492.04:071.810:200.210:120.26:357:41New Moon12Mon
13Tue4:232.04:441.710:550.210:440.26:347:42New Moon13Tue
14Wed4:552.05:211.711:300.311:160.26:327:43Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:271.95:571.612:040.36:317:44Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:011.96:351.612:410.46:297:45Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:381.97:141.612:290.31:210.46:287:46Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:201.87:581.51:130.42:060.56:277:47First Quarter18Sun
19Mon8:081.88:491.52:030.42:570.56:257:48First Quarter19Mon
20Tue9:031.89:481.62:590.43:510.56:247:48First Quarter20Tue
21Wed10:041.710:511.74:010.44:480.46:237:49First Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:081.811:521.85:060.45:440.46:217:50Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:081.86:100.36:370.36:207:51Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:471.91:041.97:120.37:280.16:197:52Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:382.11:561.98:090.28:180.06:177:53Full Moon25Sun
26Mon2:272.22:481.99:030.19:060.06:167:54Full Moon26Mon
27Tue3:162.33:391.99:550.09:550.06:157:55Full Moon27Tue
28Wed4:052.44:321.910:460.010:450.06:147:56Full Moon28Wed
29Thu4:562.45:261.911:400.111:370.16:127:57Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:492.36:231.812:360.16:117:58Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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