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 5h 38m 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 - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:012.15:232.011:250.411:380.56:108:17Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:372.16:012.111:590.46:118:16Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:152.16:432.112:210.512:370.46:128:15Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:572.07:292.11:080.61:200.46:138:14Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:441.98:212.12:010.62:090.46:148:13Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:391.99:202.13:010.73:050.46:148:12Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:431.810:282.14:080.74:070.46:158:11Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:561.811:402.25:200.75:150.46:168:10Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:091.96:310.66:240.46:178:09Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:482.21:151.97:360.67:310.36:188:07Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:492.32:142.08:330.58:320.36:198:06New Moon11Tue
12Wed2:452.43:092.19:240.49:280.26:208:05New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:362.44:012.210:110.310:200.36:218:04New Moon13Thu
14Fri4:252.34:512.210:550.311:110.36:218:03Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:112.35:402.311:370.36:228:01Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:562.26:272.212:010.412:190.46:238:00Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:402.17:142.212:520.51:020.46:247:59Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:262.08:012.11:420.61:460.56:257:57First Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:131.98:522.12:340.72:330.56:267:56First Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:061.89:472.03:280.83:240.66:277:55First Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:041.810:472.04:230.94:180.66:287:53First Quarter21Fri
22Sat11:061.811:452.05:200.95:140.66:287:52Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:041.86:160.86:090.66:297:51Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:382.112:571.87:080.87:020.66:307:49Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:252.11:431.97:540.77:500.56:317:48Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:072.22:242.08:340.68:350.56:327:46Full Moon26Wed
27Thu2:462.23:032.09:100.59:170.56:337:45Full Moon27Thu
28Fri3:222.23:392.19:440.59:570.56:347:43Full Moon28Fri
29Sat3:572.24:152.210:170.410:370.56:357:42Full Moon29Sat
30Sun4:322.24:532.210:510.411:180.56:357:40Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:102.25:332.311:270.46:367:39Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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