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 2h 52m 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 - May 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:291.75:310.55:450.46:117:58Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:071.812:211.76:280.56:300.36:097:59Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:521.91:081.77:220.47:150.36:088:00Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:342.01:531.78:120.47:590.26:078:01Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:152.12:371.78:580.38:440.26:068:02New Moon5Wed
6Thu2:572.23:221.89:430.39:290.16:058:03New Moon6Thu
7Fri3:412.24:081.810:280.310:160.16:048:04New Moon7Fri
8Sat4:272.24:581.811:150.311:070.26:038:05Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:172.25:521.812:060.36:028:06Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:102.16:491.812:010.21:010.36:018:07Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:072.17:511.81:010.32:000.36:008:08First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:072.08:561.82:060.32:590.35:598:09First Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:111.910:021.93:140.43:580.35:588:09First Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:181.911:062.04:230.44:530.25:578:10First Quarter14Fri
15Sat11:221.85:290.45:470.25:568:11Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:052.112:211.86:320.36:390.25:558:12Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:572.21:151.87:310.37:280.25:558:13Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:462.22:041.88:240.38:150.25:548:14Full Moon18Tue
19Wed2:312.22:501.89:120.38:590.25:538:15Full Moon19Wed
20Thu3:142.23:341.89:550.39:420.25:528:16Full Moon20Thu
21Fri3:552.24:171.710:360.310:220.35:528:16Full Moon21Fri
22Sat4:352.14:591.711:140.411:020.35:518:17Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:152.05:411.711:530.411:420.45:508:18Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:542.06:241.712:310.45:508:19Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:341.97:071.612:230.51:110.55:498:20Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:161.97:521.61:080.51:520.55:488:20Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:591.88:391.71:570.62:350.55:488:21Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:461.89:301.72:500.63:180.45:478:22Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:371.710:221.83:470.64:020.45:478:23Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun10:321.711:141.94:460.64:490.45:468:23Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:281.75:450.65:380.35:468:24Waning Crescent31Mon
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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