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 5h 48m 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 - Oct 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:041.710:471.94:200.84:260.67:046:50First Quarter1Wed
2Thu11:101.711:472.05:190.75:290.67:046:49Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:091.96:120.66:290.57:056:47Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:392.01:022.07:020.57:260.47:066:46Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:272.11:492.27:480.48:180.37:076:44Full Moon5Sun
6Mon2:132.12:352.38:320.29:080.27:086:43Full Moon6Mon
7Tue2:582.23:212.49:160.19:570.27:096:41Full Moon7Tue
8Wed3:452.14:082.410:010.110:460.27:106:40Full Moon8Wed
9Thu4:332.14:572.410:480.111:370.37:116:38Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:242.05:492.311:380.17:126:37Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:182.06:452.212:330.312:330.27:136:35Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:171.97:472.11:350.41:350.37:146:34Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:211.88:572.02:410.52:420.47:156:32Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue9:311.710:111.93:480.53:520.47:166:31Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:431.811:201.94:530.55:010.47:176:29Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:481.85:520.56:050.47:186:28Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:191.912:451.96:440.47:040.37:196:27Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:091.91:332.07:310.37:560.37:206:25Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:531.92:162.08:120.38:410.37:216:24New Moon19Sun
20Mon2:321.92:552.18:490.29:220.37:226:23New Moon20Mon
21Tue3:101.83:312.09:240.29:590.37:236:21New Moon21Tue
22Wed3:471.84:052.09:570.210:340.37:246:20New Moon22Wed
23Thu4:231.84:392.010:290.311:070.47:256:19Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:581.75:131.911:020.311:410.47:266:17Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:331.75:491.911:380.37:276:16Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:101.66:291.812:180.512:170.47:286:15Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:481.57:141.81:000.51:010.47:296:14Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:321.58:041.71:480.51:520.47:306:12First Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:241.59:001.72:410.52:500.47:316:11First Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:251.510:001.73:360.53:530.47:326:10First Quarter30Thu
31Fri10:301.611:001.74:310.44:570.37:336:09Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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