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 : 2:22 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 17m at 7:43 am (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 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:362.03:571.810:080.010:100.06:527:30New Moon1Fri
2Sat4:172.04:391.710:510.010:460.06:507:31New Moon2Sat
3Sun4:562.05:191.711:320.111:220.16:497:32Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:342.05:591.612:120.26:477:33Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:111.96:401.612:510.36:467:34Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:491.87:231.512:370.21:320.46:447:35Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:301.78:101.51:200.32:170.46:437:36First Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:171.79:021.52:080.43:070.56:417:37First Quarter8Fri
9Sat9:111.610:011.53:020.44:010.56:407:38First Quarter9Sat
10Sun10:131.611:011.54:010.44:560.56:387:39First Quarter10Sun
11Mon11:151.611:571.65:020.45:500.46:377:40Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:121.76:020.46:390.46:357:41Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:471.71:021.76:590.37:240.36:347:42Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:311.81:471.87:520.38:060.26:337:43Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:132.02:301.88:410.28:470.16:317:44Full Moon15Fri
16Sat2:552.13:131.89:280.19:280.06:307:44Full Moon16Sat
17Sun3:372.23:571.810:130.110:110.06:287:45Full Moon17Sun
18Mon4:202.24:441.811:000.110:560.06:277:46Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:072.25:341.811:490.111:460.16:267:47Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:572.26:281.712:420.26:247:48Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:512.17:271.712:410.21:410.36:237:49Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:512.08:321.71:440.22:450.36:227:50Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:581.99:441.72:530.33:500.36:207:51Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun10:101.910:561.74:040.34:540.36:197:52Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon11:201.85:150.35:530.36:187:53Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:011.812:221.86:210.36:470.26:167:54Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:571.91:161.87:220.27:350.26:157:55Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:462.02:041.88:160.28:190.26:147:56Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri2:312.12:491.89:050.29:000.16:137:57New Moon29Fri
30Sat3:122.23:301.89:490.29:370.26:117:58New Moon30Sat
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 11:02 am — 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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