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 1h 58m 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 - Jun 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:052.012:221.76:430.56:290.35:468:25Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:542.11:141.77:380.57:220.25:458:25Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:432.22:051.78:310.48:150.25:458:26New Moon3Thu
4Fri2:312.22:571.89:210.39:080.15:458:27New Moon4Fri
5Sat3:212.33:501.810:110.310:010.15:448:27New Moon5Sat
6Sun4:132.34:451.911:020.210:560.15:448:28Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:062.25:421.911:540.211:530.25:448:29Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:012.26:411.912:480.25:448:29Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:572.17:401.912:540.21:430.25:448:30Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:552.08:412.01:580.32:380.25:448:30First Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:541.99:432.03:030.43:320.25:438:31First Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:561.810:442.14:080.44:250.25:438:31First Quarter12Sat
13Sun10:571.811:412.15:120.45:170.25:438:32Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:561.76:140.46:100.25:438:32Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:352.112:511.77:110.47:010.25:438:32Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:252.21:411.78:040.47:510.35:438:33Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:112.12:281.78:510.48:370.35:448:33Full Moon17Thu
18Fri2:542.13:121.79:340.49:200.35:448:33Full Moon18Fri
19Sat3:342.13:551.710:130.410:000.35:448:34Full Moon19Sat
20Sun4:132.14:361.710:500.410:390.45:448:34Full Moon20Sun
21Mon4:512.05:171.711:260.411:160.45:448:34Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:282.05:561.712:010.45:448:34Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:052.06:351.712:360.45:458:34Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:421.97:141.712:360.51:120.45:458:35Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:211.97:541.81:210.61:490.45:458:35Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:021.88:391.82:110.62:290.45:468:35Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:481.79:291.93:040.63:130.45:468:35Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:401.710:242.04:010.64:020.35:468:35Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:391.711:222.05:020.64:550.35:478:35Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:411.76:050.65:530.35:478:35Waning Crescent30Wed
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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