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 4h 45m 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 - Sep 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:461.710:302.04:040.94:020.76:377:37First Quarter1Mon
2Tue10:501.711:332.05:050.95:010.76:387:36Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:521.86:050.96:010.66:397:34Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:292.112:461.96:590.86:590.56:407:32Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:182.21:352.07:460.77:520.56:417:31Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat2:022.22:202.18:290.58:410.46:427:29Full Moon6Sat
7Sun2:442.33:042.29:090.49:290.46:437:28Full Moon7Sun
8Mon3:262.33:482.39:490.310:150.46:437:26Full Moon8Mon
9Tue4:092.34:332.410:300.311:030.46:447:25Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:542.35:192.411:130.211:530.46:457:23Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:422.26:082.411:590.36:467:22Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:332.17:012.312:470.512:500.36:477:20Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:282.08:002.31:470.61:480.46:487:18Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:301.99:072.22:530.72:520.56:497:17Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:401.910:232.14:030.74:010.56:497:15Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue10:551.911:372.15:120.75:110.56:507:14Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:031.96:160.76:180.56:517:12Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:402.11:022.07:130.67:180.46:527:11Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:332.21:542.18:020.58:120.46:537:09Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:192.22:402.28:450.59:000.46:547:07New Moon20Sat
21Sun3:002.23:212.29:230.49:430.46:557:06New Moon21Sun
22Mon3:382.14:002.29:580.410:220.56:567:04New Moon22Mon
23Tue4:142.14:362.210:300.410:590.56:567:03New Moon23Tue
24Wed4:502.05:112.211:020.411:340.66:577:01Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:262.05:452.111:340.56:587:00Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:021.96:212.112:090.612:090.56:596:58Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:391.87:012.012:470.712:480.67:006:56Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:201.87:472.01:300.81:330.67:016:55First Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:061.78:401.92:210.82:250.67:026:53First Quarter29Mon
30Tue9:001.79:421.93:190.83:230.67:036:52First Quarter30Tue
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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