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 47m 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 - Jan 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:171.15:321.211:28-0.211:51-0.27:244:58Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:541.16:101.212:10-0.27:244:58Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:321.16:511.112:28-0.212:55-0.17:244:59First Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:141.17:361.01:08-0.21:46-0.17:245:00First Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:011.28:271.01:52-0.22:40-0.17:245:01First Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:561.29:250.92:42-0.23:39-0.17:245:02First Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:561.210:271.03:37-0.34:41-0.17:245:03Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:571.311:271.04:36-0.35:43-0.17:245:04Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:561.35:38-0.46:41-0.27:245:05Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:241.112:511.46:37-0.57:34-0.37:245:06Full Moon10Mon
11Tue1:181.21:441.57:34-0.58:24-0.47:245:07Full Moon11Tue
12Wed2:101.32:351.68:28-0.69:13-0.57:245:08Full Moon12Wed
13Thu3:021.43:261.69:21-0.610:00-0.67:235:09Full Moon13Thu
14Fri3:541.44:171.510:14-0.610:48-0.67:235:10Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:471.55:081.511:09-0.611:37-0.67:235:11Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:401.56:011.412:07-0.57:225:12Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:341.56:551.312:28-0.51:06-0.47:225:13Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:301.47:541.21:22-0.52:09-0.37:225:14Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:301.48:571.12:17-0.43:12-0.37:215:15Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:341.310:021.03:16-0.44:16-0.27:215:16Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:381.311:051.04:16-0.35:18-0.27:205:17Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:391.35:17-0.36:16-0.27:195:18Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:011.112:321.36:15-0.37:07-0.27:195:19Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:521.11:201.37:08-0.47:52-0.27:185:20New Moon24Mon
25Tue1:391.22:021.37:54-0.48:32-0.37:185:22New Moon25Tue
26Wed2:211.22:411.38:36-0.49:07-0.37:175:23New Moon26Wed
27Thu3:011.23:181.39:14-0.39:40-0.37:165:24New Moon27Thu
28Fri3:371.23:531.39:50-0.310:11-0.37:165:25Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:121.24:271.310:26-0.310:41-0.37:155:26Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:441.35:011.211:01-0.211:12-0.37:145:27Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:171.35:361.211:39-0.211:45-0.37:135:28Waxing 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 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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