Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 53m at 1:30 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:27 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Aug 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:382.43:012.09:190.49:220.26:108:18Full Moon1Tue
2Wed3:322.43:572.110:100.310:170.26:118:17Full Moon2Wed
3Thu4:242.44:522.210:590.211:120.26:128:16Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:162.45:472.211:470.26:128:15Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:082.36:412.212:090.312:360.26:138:13Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:012.27:362.21:080.41:260.36:148:12Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:552.18:322.22:090.42:180.36:158:11Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:511.99:312.23:110.53:110.46:168:10Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed9:511.910:342.14:140.64:070.46:178:09Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:531.811:352.15:150.75:040.56:188:08Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:531.86:150.76:020.56:198:07Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:332.112:491.87:110.76:570.56:198:05Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:242.11:391.98:010.77:480.56:208:04Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:092.12:251.98:450.68:340.56:218:03New Moon14Mon
15Tue2:492.23:082.09:230.69:150.56:228:02New Moon15Tue
16Wed3:262.23:472.09:590.59:520.56:238:00New Moon16Wed
17Thu4:012.24:242.010:310.510:280.56:247:59New Moon17Thu
18Fri4:352.24:592.011:010.511:040.56:257:58Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:072.15:322.011:300.511:400.66:267:56Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:402.16:052.112:000.56:267:55Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:142.06:412.112:190.612:330.56:277:54Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:501.97:222.11:000.71:110.56:287:52First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:311.98:092.11:470.81:550.56:297:51First Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:201.89:042.12:410.82:480.56:307:49First Quarter24Thu
25Fri9:181.810:092.13:420.83:480.56:317:48First Quarter25Fri
26Sat10:281.811:192.14:510.84:550.56:327:47Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:421.96:020.86:050.56:337:45Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:272.212:502.07:070.77:120.46:337:44Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:272.31:512.18:050.58:130.36:347:42Full Moon29Tue
30Wed2:232.42:472.28:570.49:100.36:357:41Full Moon30Wed
31Thu3:152.43:402.39:460.310:050.26:367:39Full Moon31Thu
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 4:28 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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