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 3h 45m 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 - Sep 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:182.22:352.08:490.68:490.56:387:37New Moon1Sun
2Mon2:572.23:172.19:270.59:310.56:387:35New Moon2Mon
3Tue3:342.23:562.110:000.510:080.56:397:34New Moon3Tue
4Wed4:082.24:322.110:310.510:440.66:407:32New Moon4Wed
5Thu4:422.15:052.111:010.511:180.66:417:31Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:152.15:382.111:300.511:530.76:427:29Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:492.06:112.112:010.66:437:27Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:231.96:472.112:300.712:350.66:447:26Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:001.97:282.11:110.81:160.66:447:24First Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:421.88:172.01:580.82:030.66:457:23First Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:321.89:162.02:540.92:590.66:467:21First Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:331.810:242.03:570.94:020.66:477:20First Quarter12Thu
13Fri10:441.811:322.15:040.95:090.66:487:18Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:541.96:080.86:160.56:497:17Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:332.212:552.07:050.67:180.46:507:15Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:272.31:502.27:570.58:150.36:507:13Full Moon16Mon
17Tue2:182.32:412.38:450.39:090.36:517:12Full Moon17Tue
18Wed3:062.43:312.49:310.210:010.26:527:10Full Moon18Wed
19Thu3:552.44:202.510:160.210:530.26:537:09Full Moon19Thu
20Fri4:442.35:102.511:020.211:460.36:547:07Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:352.26:012.411:500.26:557:05Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:272.16:552.412:410.412:420.36:567:04Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:232.07:532.21:410.51:380.46:577:02Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:221.98:582.12:440.62:400.56:577:01Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:281.810:092.03:490.73:460.56:586:59Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu10:361.811:182.04:530.74:520.56:596:58Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri11:411.85:540.75:550.57:006:56Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:182.012:381.96:480.66:520.57:016:54Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:082.01:282.07:340.67:430.57:026:53Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:502.02:122.08:150.58:280.57:036:51Waning Crescent30Mon
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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