Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:41 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 49m at 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 - Nov 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:031.75:262.011:140.17:336:08Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:471.76:111.912:010.311:59 AM0.17:356:07Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:321.66:561.812:450.312:450.27:366:06Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:201.57:441.71:310.41:350.37:376:05First Quarter4Thu
5Fri8:111.58:351.62:200.42:280.37:386:04First Quarter5Fri
6Sat9:071.59:301.53:100.43:240.47:396:03First Quarter6Sat
7Sun9:051.59:271.53:000.43:200.46:405:02First Quarter7Sun
8Mon10:011.510:211.53:480.34:170.36:415:01Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:521.611:121.54:350.35:120.36:425:00Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:381.711:591.55:200.26:040.26:434:59Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:191.76:030.16:530.26:444:59Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:411.512:591.86:460.07:380.16:454:58Full Moon12Fri
13Sat1:221.51:391.97:290.08:200.16:464:57Full Moon13Sat
14Sun2:031.62:201.98:12-0.19:030.16:474:56Full Moon14Sun
15Mon2:451.63:041.98:56-0.19:460.16:494:55Full Moon15Mon
16Tue3:301.63:511.89:43-0.110:330.16:504:55Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:181.54:411.810:33-0.111:240.16:514:54Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:111.55:351.711:29-0.16:524:53Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:091.56:331.712:210.112:300.06:534:53Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:111.57:351.61:200.01:360.06:544:52Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun8:171.58:411.52:200.02:450.06:554:51Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon9:241.69:491.53:190.03:530.06:564:51Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue10:281.710:521.54:16-0.14:580.06:574:50Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:261.711:491.55:11-0.15:59-0.16:584:50Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:181.86:04-0.26:55-0.16:594:49Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:411.51:071.86:55-0.27:46-0.27:004:49New Moon26Fri
27Sat1:291.41:541.87:42-0.28:33-0.27:014:49New Moon27Sat
28Sun2:151.42:381.78:28-0.39:16-0.17:024:48New Moon28Sun
29Mon2:581.43:211.79:11-0.29:56-0.17:034:48New Moon29Mon
30Tue3:411.44:031.69:53-0.210:350.07:044:48Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 9:35 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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