Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 12:37 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 20m at 5:53 am (2.2 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 - Feb 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:481.32:171.58:07-0.58:51-0.47:125:30Full Moon1Sun
2Mon2:401.43:061.58:59-0.59:36-0.47:115:31Full Moon2Mon
3Tue3:291.53:521.59:49-0.510:17-0.47:105:32Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:161.54:361.410:37-0.410:57-0.47:095:33Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:001.55:181.311:24-0.311:37-0.37:085:35Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:441.56:011.212:10-0.27:075:36Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:271.46:441.212:16-0.312:57-0.17:065:37Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:111.37:301.112:58-0.21:450.07:055:38Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:581.38:221.01:43-0.12:350.07:045:39Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:511.29:211.02:33-0.13:290.17:035:40Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:511.210:231.03:280.04:270.17:025:41Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:511.211:211.14:260.05:240.17:015:42Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:471.35:24-0.16:180.07:005:43Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:121.112:361.46:18-0.17:050.06:585:45Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:571.21:201.47:08-0.27:46-0.16:575:46New Moon15Sun
16Mon1:381.32:001.57:54-0.28:23-0.26:565:47New Moon16Mon
17Tue2:171.42:381.58:37-0.38:58-0.26:555:48New Moon17Tue
18Wed2:551.53:161.59:19-0.39:33-0.36:535:49New Moon18Wed
19Thu3:341.63:551.510:01-0.310:10-0.36:525:50Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:141.64:361.510:45-0.210:50-0.36:515:51Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:571.75:201.411:31-0.211:34-0.36:505:52Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:421.76:091.412:23-0.16:485:53Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:331.67:041.312:24-0.21:210.06:475:54First Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:301.68:081.21:22-0.22:270.06:465:55First Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:381.59:221.22:27-0.13:380.16:445:56First Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:551.510:381.33:39-0.14:490.06:435:57Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:111.511:451.44:52-0.15:550.06:415:58Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:161.66:01-0.16:53-0.16:405:59Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 9:15 am — 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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