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 6h 29m 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 - Feb 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:221.42:521.68:44-0.69:24-0.47:125:30New Moon1Tue
2Wed3:151.43:431.69:37-0.610:10-0.47:115:31New Moon2Wed
3Thu4:051.44:311.510:28-0.510:54-0.47:105:32Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:541.55:181.411:19-0.411:38-0.47:095:33Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:411.56:041.312:10-0.37:085:34Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:291.46:501.212:21-0.31:02-0.27:075:36First Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:161.47:391.11:05-0.31:55-0.17:065:37First Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:061.38:321.11:51-0.22:480.07:055:38First Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:591.39:291.12:40-0.13:420.07:045:39First Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:571.210:281.13:33-0.14:380.07:035:40Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:541.211:251.14:28-0.15:330.07:025:41Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:481.35:24-0.16:250.07:015:42Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:151.112:371.36:17-0.17:110.07:005:43Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:011.21:211.47:06-0.27:53-0.16:585:45Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:431.32:011.57:50-0.28:30-0.16:575:46Full Moon15Tue
16Wed2:211.32:391.58:32-0.39:05-0.26:565:47Full Moon16Wed
17Thu2:581.43:151.59:12-0.39:38-0.26:555:48Full Moon17Thu
18Fri3:341.53:511.59:52-0.310:12-0.26:545:49Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:121.54:281.510:33-0.210:48-0.36:525:50Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:511.65:091.411:17-0.211:27-0.26:515:51Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:341.65:531.412:05-0.16:505:52Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:211.66:431.312:12-0.212:58-0.16:485:53Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:131.67:401.31:04-0.21:580.06:475:54Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:141.58:481.22:04-0.13:050.06:465:55Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri9:251.510:041.23:12-0.14:170.06:445:56Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:401.511:171.34:25-0.15:270.06:435:57Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:511.65:36-0.16:31-0.16:425:58Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:221.412:521.76:42-0.27:27-0.16:405:59Waning Crescent28Mon
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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