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 6h 30m 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 - Dec 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:061.35:251.511:13-0.17:054:48Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:521.36:091.412:030.011:59 AM0.07:064:47Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:391.26:551.312:480.112:480.07:074:47Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:301.27:441.31:340.11:400.17:084:47Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:221.28:361.22:200.12:340.17:094:47Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed9:171.29:311.23:060.03:300.17:104:47Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu10:091.310:261.23:510.04:270.17:114:47Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:591.311:171.24:37-0.15:230.07:114:47Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:451.45:24-0.16:150.07:124:47Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:041.212:291.56:11-0.27:05-0.17:134:47Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:491.21:121.56:58-0.37:51-0.27:144:47New Moon11Mon
12Tue1:321.21:561.67:44-0.38:35-0.27:154:47New Moon12Tue
13Wed2:161.22:411.68:31-0.49:20-0.27:154:48New Moon13Wed
14Thu3:011.33:281.69:19-0.410:06-0.27:164:48Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:501.34:181.610:09-0.410:55-0.27:174:48Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:421.35:101.511:02-0.411:47-0.37:174:48Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:371.36:041.512:01-0.37:184:49Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:351.37:021.412:42-0.31:04-0.37:194:49First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:371.38:031.31:38-0.32:10-0.37:194:50First Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:411.39:071.22:35-0.33:17-0.27:204:50First Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:461.410:121.23:31-0.34:23-0.37:204:50Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:471.411:131.24:28-0.45:27-0.37:214:51Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:441.55:24-0.46:26-0.37:214:52Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:101.212:371.56:18-0.47:20-0.37:224:52Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:011.21:261.57:10-0.48:09-0.37:224:53Full Moon25Mon
26Tue1:491.22:131.57:59-0.58:53-0.37:224:53Full Moon26Tue
27Wed2:341.22:571.58:44-0.49:35-0.37:234:54Full Moon27Wed
28Thu3:171.23:381.49:27-0.410:13-0.37:234:55Full Moon28Thu
29Fri4:001.24:181.310:08-0.410:51-0.27:234:55Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:411.24:571.310:47-0.311:28-0.27:244:56Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:221.15:351.211:28-0.37:244:57Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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