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 : in 3h 08m at 2:22 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:241.86:190.36:460.27:346:08Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:451.81:141.97:080.17:420.17:356:07Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:341.82:022.07:550.08:340.07:366:06New Moon3Wed
4Thu2:221.92:492.18:42-0.19:240.07:376:05New Moon4Thu
5Fri3:101.93:372.29:29-0.210:14-0.17:386:04New Moon5Fri
6Sat4:001.84:262.210:18-0.211:060.07:396:03Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun3:521.84:192.110:09-0.211:000.06:405:02Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:461.75:152.011:04-0.111:580.16:415:01Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:441.66:141.912:040.06:435:00Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:461.67:191.81:010.11:100.06:444:59First Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:531.58:271.72:050.22:190.16:454:58First Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:031.59:351.63:070.23:260.16:464:57First Quarter12Fri
13Sat10:101.610:371.64:060.14:310.16:474:56Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:091.611:311.65:000.15:320.16:484:56Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:001.75:490.06:260.06:494:55Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:191.612:461.76:340.07:150.06:504:54Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:021.61:261.87:150.07:590.06:514:54Full Moon17Wed
18Thu1:431.52:041.87:53-0.18:380.06:524:53Full Moon18Thu
19Fri2:221.52:391.78:29-0.19:140.06:534:52Full Moon19Fri
20Sat3:001.53:131.79:03-0.19:490.06:544:52Full Moon20Sat
21Sun3:371.43:481.69:380.010:230.16:554:51Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:141.44:231.610:130.010:590.16:564:51Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:511.35:011.610:510.011:370.16:584:50Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:281.35:421.511:330.06:594:50Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:091.36:261.512:200.212:190.07:004:49Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:551.37:151.41:060.21:120.17:014:49Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:481.38:091.41:550.12:100.17:024:49Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:471.39:071.42:470.13:110.07:034:48Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon9:481.410:081.43:400.04:140.07:044:48Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:461.611:071.44:33-0.15:16-0.17:054:48Waning Crescent30Tue
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 5:23 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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