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 2h 35m 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 - Jul 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:561.98:401.92:040.52:310.45:488:35First Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:431.89:321.92:590.63:140.45:488:35First Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:341.710:241.93:530.63:580.45:498:34First Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:281.711:151.94:480.74:440.45:498:34First Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:241.65:420.75:310.45:508:34Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:041.912:181.66:350.76:200.45:518:34Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:522.01:091.67:270.67:090.45:518:34Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:372.01:551.78:140.67:570.45:528:33Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:202.12:381.78:580.58:420.45:528:33Full Moon9Wed
10Thu3:012.13:191.79:390.59:250.35:538:33Full Moon10Thu
11Fri3:412.23:591.810:170.410:080.35:548:32Full Moon11Fri
12Sat4:202.24:401.810:540.410:510.35:548:32Full Moon12Sat
13Sun4:592.25:231.911:320.411:360.45:558:31Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:402.16:082.012:110.35:568:31Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:222.16:552.012:250.412:530.35:578:30Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:082.07:452.11:170.51:390.35:578:30Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:592.08:392.12:150.52:280.35:588:29Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:551.99:382.13:170.63:220.35:598:29Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:591.810:432.24:230.64:200.36:008:28Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:081.811:492.25:320.65:230.36:008:27Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:151.86:400.56:270.36:018:27Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:532.21:181.87:430.57:310.36:028:26Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:532.32:161.98:400.48:300.26:038:25New Moon23Wed
24Thu2:482.33:101.99:320.49:240.26:048:24New Moon24Thu
25Fri3:392.34:022.010:190.410:150.36:048:23New Moon25Fri
26Sat4:262.24:512.011:020.411:040.36:058:23Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:112.25:392.011:430.411:510.46:068:22Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:532.16:252.012:230.46:078:21Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:342.07:092.012:380.51:010.46:088:20Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:151.97:532.01:260.61:400.56:098:19First Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:581.88:392.02:140.72:210.56:098:18First Quarter31Thu
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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