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 2h 18m 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 - Nov 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:181.67:491.81:340.31:420.26:345:08Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:291.69:011.72:390.32:520.26:355:07Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:401.710:091.73:410.34:010.26:365:06Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:441.811:091.74:380.25:060.26:375:05Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:401.85:310.16:060.16:385:04Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:021.712:291.96:190.16:590.16:395:03Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:491.71:142.07:040.07:470.16:405:02New Moon7Sat
8Sun1:331.71:552.07:460.08:300.16:415:01New Moon8Sun
9Mon2:141.62:351.98:250.09:090.16:425:00New Moon9Mon
10Tue2:531.63:121.99:030.09:460.16:434:59New Moon10Tue
11Wed3:321.63:501.89:400.010:220.26:444:58Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:111.54:281.710:170.110:580.26:464:57Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:491.55:071.710:550.111:370.36:474:57Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:291.45:491.611:360.26:484:56Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:111.46:331.512:190.312:220.26:494:55First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:561.37:211.51:050.31:130.26:504:54First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:471.38:121.51:530.32:080.26:514:54First Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:421.49:071.42:410.23:070.26:524:53First Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:391.510:041.43:290.14:070.26:534:52Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:341.610:581.44:190.15:060.16:544:52Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:261.711:501.45:090.06:030.16:554:51Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:151.86:00-0.16:570.06:564:51Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:401.51:041.86:52-0.27:48-0.16:574:50Full Moon23Mon
24Tue1:301.51:531.97:43-0.38:38-0.16:584:50Full Moon24Tue
25Wed2:201.52:441.98:35-0.39:29-0.26:594:49Full Moon25Wed
26Thu3:131.53:381.89:28-0.310:22-0.27:004:49Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:071.54:331.810:23-0.311:17-0.17:014:49Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:051.55:311.711:22-0.37:024:48Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:051.46:311.612:16-0.112:25-0.27:034:48Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:081.47:341.51:15-0.11:31-0.17:044:48Third Quarter30Mon
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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