Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 23m at 11:41 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:53 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - May 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:142.13:321.79:500.39:380.26:107:59Full Moon1Fri
2Sat3:512.14:111.710:270.310:130.36:098:00Full Moon2Sat
3Sun4:262.14:491.711:020.310:480.36:088:00Full Moon3Sun
4Mon5:012.05:271.711:370.411:240.46:078:01Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:382.06:061.612:140.46:068:02Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:161.96:451.612:030.412:530.56:058:03Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:571.97:281.612:450.51:350.56:048:04Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:421.88:141.61:330.52:210.56:038:05Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:301.89:071.62:260.53:080.56:028:06Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:231.810:051.73:250.53:570.46:018:07Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon10:201.711:031.84:260.54:460.46:008:08Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue11:181.711:582.05:290.55:370.35:598:09Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:151.86:300.46:280.25:588:10Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:492.11:091.87:290.47:210.15:578:11Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:392.22:021.88:240.38:130.15:568:11New Moon15Fri
16Sat2:292.32:551.89:170.29:060.15:558:12New Moon16Sat
17Sun3:192.33:491.910:090.29:590.15:548:13New Moon17Sun
18Mon4:122.34:451.911:020.210:540.15:548:14Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:072.35:431.811:570.211:520.25:538:15Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:042.26:431.812:550.25:528:16Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:032.17:451.812:540.21:540.35:518:17Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:042.08:491.81:590.32:520.35:518:17First Quarter22Fri
23Sat9:061.99:531.93:060.43:480.35:508:18First Quarter23Sat
24Sun10:081.810:541.94:120.44:400.35:498:19First Quarter24Sun
25Mon11:081.811:502.05:150.45:300.35:498:20Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:031.76:150.46:180.35:488:21Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:412.112:531.77:110.47:040.35:488:21Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:262.11:401.78:000.47:480.35:478:22Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:082.12:231.78:450.48:300.35:478:23Full Moon29Fri
30Sat2:472.13:051.79:250.49:090.35:468:24Full Moon30Sat
31Sun3:242.13:451.710:030.49:470.35:468:24Full Moon31Sun
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 2:47 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 9% 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 (9% 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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