Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 41m at 12:41 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:48 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Aug 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:522.21:121.87:360.67:220.46:108:17Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:472.22:051.98:280.58:160.46:118:16New Moon2Fri
3Sat2:362.22:531.99:150.59:050.46:128:15New Moon3Sat
4Sun3:202.23:392.09:560.59:500.46:138:14New Moon4Sun
5Mon4:002.24:222.010:340.510:300.46:148:13New Moon5Mon
6Tue4:372.25:022.011:080.511:090.56:158:12Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:132.15:412.011:400.511:470.66:168:10Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:482.16:182.012:120.56:178:09Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:232.06:542.012:250.612:440.56:178:08Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:591.97:322.01:060.71:190.56:188:07First Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:391.88:132.01:500.81:590.66:198:06First Quarter11Sun
12Mon8:221.89:012.02:400.82:440.66:208:04First Quarter12Mon
13Tue9:131.79:582.03:350.83:350.66:218:03First Quarter13Tue
14Wed10:121.711:022.04:360.94:330.66:228:02Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:181.75:400.85:350.66:238:01Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:042.112:211.86:420.86:370.56:247:59Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:022.21:191.97:380.77:370.46:247:58Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:542.32:122.08:290.68:320.36:257:57Full Moon18Sun
19Mon2:422.33:032.19:160.49:250.36:267:55Full Moon19Mon
20Tue3:302.43:542.210:000.310:170.36:277:54Full Moon20Tue
21Wed4:172.44:442.310:450.211:090.36:287:53Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:062.45:342.411:300.26:297:51Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:562.36:262.412:020.312:180.26:307:50Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:472.27:192.412:590.41:080.36:317:48Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:422.18:162.32:000.52:020.46:327:47Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon8:422.09:192.23:040.63:010.46:327:46Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue9:471.910:292.24:100.74:030.56:337:44Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed10:551.911:382.15:160.75:080.56:347:43Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:001.96:190.76:110.56:357:41Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:402.112:581.97:160.77:110.56:367:40Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:332.21:492.08:060.68:030.56:377:38Waning Crescent31Sat
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 3:44 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 17% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (17% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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