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 5h 13m 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 - Jan 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:391.21:101.66:57-0.57:54-0.47:244:58New Moon1Sat
2Sun1:371.22:061.67:56-0.68:49-0.57:244:59New Moon2Sun
3Mon2:331.33:021.68:52-0.69:41-0.57:245:00New Moon3Mon
4Tue3:281.33:571.69:47-0.610:32-0.57:245:00Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:221.34:511.510:42-0.611:23-0.47:245:01Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:171.35:441.411:38-0.57:245:02Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:111.36:361.312:14-0.412:36-0.47:245:03Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:051.37:281.21:03-0.41:35-0.37:245:04First Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:001.28:211.11:52-0.32:33-0.27:245:05First Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:571.29:171.02:41-0.33:31-0.27:245:06First Quarter10Mon
11Tue9:531.210:131.03:30-0.34:27-0.17:245:07First Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:471.211:081.04:21-0.35:22-0.17:235:08Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:371.211:591.05:12-0.36:13-0.27:235:09Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:241.26:02-0.37:01-0.27:235:10Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:461.11:071.36:49-0.37:44-0.27:235:11Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:301.11:481.37:33-0.38:24-0.27:225:12Full Moon16Sun
17Mon2:101.12:271.38:14-0.49:01-0.37:225:13Full Moon17Mon
18Tue2:481.13:041.38:53-0.49:35-0.37:215:14Full Moon18Tue
19Wed3:241.13:401.49:31-0.410:09-0.37:215:15Full Moon19Wed
20Thu4:001.24:161.310:10-0.410:42-0.37:205:16Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:361.24:521.310:50-0.411:17-0.37:205:18Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:151.25:311.311:33-0.311:56-0.37:195:19Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:571.36:131.212:21-0.37:195:20Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:441.37:011.212:39-0.31:14-0.27:185:21Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:361.37:571.11:28-0.32:13-0.27:175:22Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:361.49:011.12:23-0.33:18-0.27:175:23Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:421.410:131.13:25-0.34:28-0.27:165:24Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:511.411:241.14:33-0.35:39-0.27:155:25Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:581.55:42-0.46:44-0.37:145:27Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:291.21:001.56:48-0.47:42-0.37:145:28New Moon30Sun
31Mon1:271.31:581.67:48-0.58:35-0.47:135:29New Moon31Mon
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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