Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:41 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3m at 6:29 pm (1.9 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 - Nov 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:101.73:271.99:180.29:560.27:346:08New Moon1Fri
2Sat3:461.74:001.99:510.210:310.27:356:07New Moon2Sat
3Sun3:201.63:341.99:250.210:060.36:365:05Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:531.64:111.810:010.210:430.36:375:04Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:291.54:511.810:400.211:240.36:395:03Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:091.55:371.711:250.26:405:02Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:551.56:271.712:120.412:180.26:415:01First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:491.57:231.71:060.31:180.26:425:01First Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:521.58:251.62:050.32:240.26:435:00First Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:011.59:311.63:040.23:320.26:444:59First Quarter10Sun
11Mon10:081.710:361.64:020.14:390.16:454:58Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:101.811:351.74:590.05:430.06:464:57Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:051.95:53-0.16:43-0.16:474:56Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:311.712:572.06:46-0.27:39-0.16:484:56Full Moon14Thu
15Fri1:241.71:472.17:37-0.28:32-0.26:494:55Full Moon15Fri
16Sat2:151.72:382.18:27-0.39:23-0.26:504:54Full Moon16Sat
17Sun3:061.63:292.09:17-0.310:13-0.16:514:53Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:561.64:211.910:07-0.211:040.06:534:53Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:481.55:141.811:00-0.211:570.16:544:52Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:411.56:081.611:55-0.16:554:52Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:361.47:031.512:510.112:530.06:564:51Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:341.47:591.41:460.21:530.16:574:51Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:341.38:561.32:380.22:530.16:584:50Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun9:341.49:521.33:280.13:510.26:594:50Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon10:291.410:441.34:150.14:470.27:004:49Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:181.411:341.35:010.05:390.17:014:49Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:031.55:440.06:280.17:024:48Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:191.312:431.56:260.07:130.07:034:48Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:021.31:211.67:07-0.17:540.07:044:48New Moon29Fri
30Sat1:411.31:581.67:46-0.18:330.07:054:48New Moon30Sat
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 9:35 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 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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