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 : in 1h 36m at 12:37 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:402.08:211.81:340.42:260.45:458:25First Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:351.99:201.82:350.43:160.45:458:26First Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:291.810:181.83:360.54:040.45:458:26First Quarter3Tue
4Wed10:241.711:121.94:350.64:500.45:458:27First Quarter4Wed
5Thu11:181.75:320.65:350.45:448:28Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:021.912:091.66:260.66:200.45:448:28Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:472.012:581.77:160.57:030.45:448:29Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:292.01:441.78:020.57:460.35:448:29Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:082.02:271.78:450.58:270.35:448:30Full Moon9Mon
10Tue2:472.13:071.79:260.49:070.35:438:30Full Moon10Tue
11Wed3:252.13:461.710:040.49:470.35:438:31Full Moon11Wed
12Thu4:032.14:241.710:420.410:260.35:438:31Full Moon12Thu
13Fri4:412.15:031.711:190.411:070.35:438:32Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:202.15:441.711:570.411:510.45:438:32Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:012.06:281.712:380.45:438:33Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:432.07:151.812:390.41:200.35:438:33Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:292.08:071.91:330.52:060.35:448:33Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:201.99:031.92:310.52:550.35:448:33Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:161.910:022.03:340.53:460.25:448:34Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri10:181.811:032.14:390.54:410.25:448:34Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:231.85:450.55:390.25:448:34Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:042.212:281.86:510.46:390.25:458:34Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:032.31:291.87:530.47:390.15:458:35Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:002.32:271.88:510.38:380.15:458:35New Moon24Tue
25Wed2:552.33:221.89:460.39:330.15:458:35New Moon25Wed
26Thu3:502.34:171.910:370.310:270.25:468:35New Moon26Thu
27Fri4:422.25:111.911:270.311:210.25:468:35Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:342.26:041.912:150.35:478:35Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:222.16:571.912:140.31:010.35:478:35Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:092.07:491.91:090.41:470.45:478:35Waxing 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 3:33 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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