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 (tomorrow) : in 6h 00m at 12:41 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:48 am (2.1 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 - Feb 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:511.36:131.112:20-0.17:125:29Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:301.36:541.112:24-0.21:05-0.17:115:31First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:161.37:431.01:08-0.21:560.07:115:32First Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:101.38:411.02:00-0.22:550.07:105:33First Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:131.39:481.02:59-0.24:010.07:095:34Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:221.310:571.14:05-0.25:090.07:085:35Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:281.45:13-0.36:12-0.17:075:36Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:011.212:291.56:18-0.47:09-0.37:065:37Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:581.41:241.67:19-0.58:01-0.47:055:38Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:531.52:171.68:15-0.58:49-0.57:035:40Full Moon10Thu
11Fri2:451.63:081.79:09-0.69:36-0.57:025:41Full Moon11Fri
12Sat3:361.73:591.610:01-0.610:22-0.57:015:42Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:261.74:491.610:55-0.511:10-0.57:005:43Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:171.75:411.511:49-0.411:59-0.46:595:44Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:081.76:341.412:47-0.36:585:45Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:031.67:301.312:52-0.31:46-0.26:575:46Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:011.58:311.21:49-0.22:47-0.16:555:47Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:051.49:371.22:49-0.13:490.06:545:48Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:121.410:411.23:52-0.14:500.16:535:49Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:151.311:401.24:55-0.15:470.06:525:51Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:091.45:54-0.16:380.06:505:52Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:311.312:551.46:47-0.17:220.06:495:53Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:171.41:371.47:34-0.18:01-0.16:485:54New Moon23Wed
24Thu1:581.42:151.58:15-0.18:35-0.16:465:55New Moon24Thu
25Fri2:351.52:511.58:53-0.19:06-0.16:455:56New Moon25Fri
26Sat3:091.53:261.59:29-0.19:36-0.16:445:57New Moon26Sat
27Sun3:411.53:591.410:03-0.110:05-0.16:425:58Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:111.64:321.410:38-0.110:36-0.16:415:59Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:421.65:061.411:130.011:11-0.16:396:00Waxing Crescent29Tue
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 3:44 am — 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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