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 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 - Jul 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:202.112:421.77:070.56:540.25:488:35Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:172.21:411.88:060.57:540.25:488:35New Moon2Fri
3Sat2:122.32:381.99:010.48:520.15:498:35New Moon3Sat
4Sun3:062.33:351.99:540.39:490.15:498:34New Moon4Sun
5Mon4:002.34:312.010:450.210:450.15:508:34New Moon5Mon
6Tue4:542.35:282.011:350.211:420.25:508:34Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:472.36:242.112:260.25:518:34Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:412.27:212.112:410.21:170.25:528:33Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:352.18:182.11:420.32:090.25:528:33First Quarter9Fri
10Sat8:311.99:162.12:450.43:010.25:538:33First Quarter10Sat
11Sun9:291.810:152.13:470.53:540.35:538:32First Quarter11Sun
12Mon10:291.811:142.14:490.54:470.35:548:32Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:291.75:500.65:420.35:558:31Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:112.112:261.76:470.66:370.45:558:31Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:032.11:181.77:400.67:290.45:568:31Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:512.12:061.88:280.58:160.45:578:30Full Moon16Fri
17Sat2:342.12:511.89:100.59:000.45:588:29Full Moon17Sat
18Sun3:142.13:331.89:480.59:400.45:588:29Full Moon18Sun
19Mon3:512.14:121.810:230.510:170.45:598:28Full Moon19Mon
20Tue4:272.14:501.810:560.410:530.56:008:28Full Moon20Tue
21Wed5:022.15:251.911:280.411:300.56:018:27Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:352.15:591.911:590.46:028:26Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:102.06:351.912:080.612:310.46:028:25Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:451.97:132.012:500.61:060.46:038:25Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:241.97:562.01:350.71:470.46:048:24Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon8:091.88:462.02:260.72:330.46:058:23Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue9:011.89:432.03:220.73:260.46:068:22Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed10:021.710:482.14:260.74:250.46:068:21Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:111.811:552.15:340.75:290.46:078:20Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:201.86:430.66:360.36:088:19Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:582.21:241.97:450.57:410.36:098:19Waning Crescent31Sat
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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