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 3h 57m 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 - Apr 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:291.65:160.45:550.46:527:30Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:061.512:231.66:140.46:430.36:517:31Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:551.61:111.67:080.37:260.36:497:32Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:371.71:541.77:580.38:050.26:487:33Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:161.82:331.78:430.28:420.16:467:34New Moon5Mon
6Tue2:521.93:121.79:260.29:190.16:457:35New Moon6Tue
7Wed3:282.03:511.710:060.19:570.16:437:36New Moon7Wed
8Thu4:062.14:311.710:470.210:370.16:427:37New Moon8Thu
9Fri4:462.15:141.711:290.211:210.16:407:38Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:302.16:011.712:160.26:397:39Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:192.06:541.712:100.11:080.36:377:40Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:132.07:531.61:060.22:070.36:367:41First Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:131.99:001.62:100.33:110.36:347:41First Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:211.810:121.73:190.34:160.36:337:42First Quarter14Wed
15Thu10:341.811:221.84:310.35:180.36:317:43First Quarter15Thu
16Fri11:431.85:410.36:150.26:307:44Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:231.912:441.86:460.27:090.16:297:45Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:182.01:381.87:460.17:570.16:277:46Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:072.12:271.88:400.18:430.16:267:47Full Moon19Mon
20Tue2:532.23:141.89:290.19:260.16:247:48Full Moon20Tue
21Wed3:362.23:581.810:150.110:070.16:237:49Full Moon21Wed
22Thu4:192.24:411.810:580.210:470.26:227:50Full Moon22Thu
23Fri5:002.15:241.711:390.311:280.26:207:51Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:412.06:071.712:190.36:197:52Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:221.96:521.612:100.31:010.46:187:53Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:051.97:391.612:550.41:450.56:177:54Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:511.88:291.61:430.52:320.56:157:55Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:411.79:251.62:360.53:210.56:147:56Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:361.710:221.63:330.64:100.56:137:56Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri10:341.711:181.74:320.64:580.56:127:57Third Quarter30Fri
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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