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 4h 25m 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 - Sep 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:512.16:162.312:010.612:080.46:377:37Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:362.07:052.312:490.612:550.46:387:36Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:272.08:002.21:440.71:490.56:397:34Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:251.99:042.22:480.72:510.56:407:33Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:351.910:182.13:590.84:000.56:417:31Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:521.911:352.25:120.75:120.56:417:30Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:051.96:210.76:220.56:427:28Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:422.21:082.07:210.67:260.46:437:27Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:402.32:042.28:140.58:240.36:447:25New Moon9Wed
10Thu2:312.32:542.39:010.49:170.36:457:24New Moon10Thu
11Fri3:182.33:412.39:440.310:060.36:467:22New Moon11Fri
12Sat4:022.34:262.410:240.310:520.46:477:20New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:442.25:092.311:020.411:360.56:477:19Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:252.15:512.311:410.46:487:17Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:072.06:332.212:200.612:200.56:497:16Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:491.97:172.11:030.71:020.56:507:14Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:341.98:042.01:490.81:490.66:517:13First Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:231.88:571.92:400.82:400.76:527:11First Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:201.79:581.93:350.93:360.76:537:09First Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:231.711:011.94:330.94:340.76:547:08First Quarter20Sun
21Mon11:251.811:572.05:300.85:320.76:547:06Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:201.86:220.86:270.66:557:05Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:472.01:071.97:080.77:190.56:567:03Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:302.11:492.07:490.68:070.56:577:02Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:102.12:282.18:270.58:520.46:587:00Full Moon25Fri
26Sat2:482.13:052.29:040.49:340.46:596:58Full Moon26Sat
27Sun3:252.13:442.39:400.310:160.47:006:57Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:052.14:252.310:190.310:590.47:016:55Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:462.15:082.311:010.311:450.57:016:54Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:322.05:562.311:470.37:026:52Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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