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 3h 41m 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 - Aug 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:451.89:281.93:040.83:050.56:108:17First Quarter1Fri
2Sat9:381.710:211.93:570.83:530.66:118:16First Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:361.711:182.04:530.84:450.66:128:15Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:361.75:510.85:390.66:138:14Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:142.012:321.76:480.86:350.56:148:13Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:052.11:211.87:400.77:270.56:158:12Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:522.12:071.88:250.68:170.46:158:11Full Moon7Thu
8Fri2:342.22:501.99:070.69:040.46:168:10Full Moon8Fri
9Sat3:152.33:322.09:450.59:490.46:178:08Full Moon9Sat
10Sun3:552.34:152.110:230.410:340.46:188:07Full Moon10Sun
11Mon4:352.34:592.211:010.311:200.46:198:06Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:172.25:442.211:410.36:208:05Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:012.26:322.312:090.412:250.36:218:04Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:492.17:222.31:020.51:120.36:228:02Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:422.08:172.22:000.62:050.46:238:01Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:401.99:202.23:040.63:040.46:238:00Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun9:471.910:302.24:120.74:080.46:247:58Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:001.811:432.25:230.75:150.56:257:57Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:101.96:300.76:230.46:267:56Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:492.21:121.97:320.67:260.46:277:54Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:472.32:072.08:250.68:230.46:287:53New Moon21Thu
22Fri2:372.32:572.19:120.59:140.46:297:52New Moon22Fri
23Sat3:232.33:442.19:540.510:010.46:307:50New Moon23Sat
24Sun4:042.24:272.210:320.410:440.46:307:49New Moon24Sun
25Mon4:432.25:092.211:070.411:260.56:317:47Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:212.15:482.211:410.56:327:46Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:582.06:262.112:060.612:150.56:337:44Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:362.07:052.112:460.712:510.66:347:43Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:161.97:452.01:270.81:300.66:357:42First Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:591.88:322.02:130.82:150.76:367:40First Quarter30Sat
31Sun8:481.89:272.03:050.93:060.76:377:39First Quarter31Sun
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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