Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 49m at 12:37 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:29 pm (1.9 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 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:591.211:231.04:35-0.25:330.07:125:30Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:531.25:32-0.26:25-0.17:115:31Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:151.112:411.36:25-0.27:12-0.17:105:32Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:021.11:241.37:13-0.27:53-0.27:095:33New Moon4Thu
5Fri1:441.22:041.47:55-0.38:29-0.27:085:34New Moon5Fri
6Sat2:231.22:411.48:35-0.39:02-0.27:075:35New Moon6Sat
7Sun2:591.33:161.49:12-0.39:33-0.37:065:36New Moon7Sun
8Mon3:321.33:491.49:49-0.310:04-0.37:055:38Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:041.44:231.310:26-0.210:35-0.37:045:39Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:381.44:581.311:04-0.211:09-0.37:035:40Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:151.55:361.311:45-0.111:49-0.37:025:41Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:561.56:191.212:31-0.17:015:42First Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:431.57:101.212:35-0.21:240.07:005:43First Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:381.48:101.11:29-0.22:260.06:595:44First Quarter14Sun
15Mon8:421.49:211.12:31-0.23:360.06:575:45First Quarter15Mon
16Tue9:561.410:371.23:41-0.24:490.06:565:46Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:101.511:461.34:54-0.25:58-0.16:555:48Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:161.66:04-0.36:58-0.26:545:49Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:471.41:151.67:08-0.47:51-0.36:535:50Full Moon19Fri
20Sat1:431.62:081.78:05-0.48:39-0.46:515:51Full Moon20Sat
21Sun2:341.72:591.78:59-0.59:24-0.46:505:52Full Moon21Sun
22Mon3:241.83:471.69:50-0.410:07-0.46:495:53Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:111.84:341.610:40-0.410:50-0.36:475:54Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:581.85:201.511:29-0.311:33-0.36:465:55Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:441.76:061.412:19-0.26:455:56Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:311.66:541.312:19-0.21:100.06:435:57Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:201.57:461.21:08-0.12:030.16:425:58Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:141.48:451.22:010.02:570.26:405:59Third Quarter28Sun
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 3:33 pm — 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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