Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 1:30 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 04m at 6:48 am (2.1 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 - May 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:501.99:321.72:480.43:370.46:107:59Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu9:551.910:411.83:570.44:360.36:098:00Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri11:021.911:461.95:070.45:340.26:078:01Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:061.96:140.36:290.26:068:02Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:442.11:051.97:180.27:220.16:058:03Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:372.22:001.98:170.28:130.06:048:04New Moon6Mon
7Tue2:272.32:521.99:110.19:020.06:038:05New Moon7Tue
8Wed3:162.43:431.910:030.19:500.16:028:06New Moon8Wed
9Thu4:052.34:341.810:530.110:390.16:018:06New Moon9Thu
10Fri4:542.35:251.811:420.211:280.26:008:07Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:432.26:161.712:320.35:598:08Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:342.07:091.712:200.31:240.45:588:09Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:251.98:041.71:140.42:150.55:578:10First Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:181.89:011.72:120.53:070.55:568:11First Quarter14Tue
15Wed9:121.710:011.73:110.53:560.55:568:12First Quarter15Wed
16Thu10:081.710:581.74:090.64:430.55:558:13First Quarter16Thu
17Fri11:031.711:501.85:070.65:290.45:548:14Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:561.76:020.66:120.45:538:14Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:361.912:441.76:550.56:540.45:528:15Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:172.01:291.77:440.57:340.35:528:16Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:562.02:121.78:290.48:140.35:518:17Full Moon21Tue
22Wed2:332.12:521.79:110.48:530.35:508:18Full Moon22Wed
23Thu3:102.13:311.79:510.49:330.35:508:19Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:482.14:101.710:300.410:140.35:498:19Full Moon24Fri
25Sat4:282.14:511.711:100.410:580.35:498:20Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:102.15:361.711:530.411:450.35:488:21Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:562.16:251.712:390.45:478:22Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:452.07:191.712:380.41:300.45:478:22Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:382.08:181.81:370.42:230.35:478:23Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:352.09:211.92:410.43:170.35:468:24Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri9:361.910:242.03:470.44:120.25:468:25Third Quarter31Fri
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 10:09 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 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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