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 5h 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 - Mar 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:171.65:431.311:510.011:50-0.16:386:01Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:571.66:241.312:350.16:376:02First Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:441.67:131.312:370.01:260.26:356:03First Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:381.58:131.31:320.02:250.26:346:04First Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:421.59:231.32:340.03:330.26:326:05First Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:541.510:361.43:440.04:410.16:316:06Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:041.611:421.54:550.05:450.06:296:07Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:071.76:02-0.16:42-0.16:286:08Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:401.71:041.87:04-0.27:34-0.26:266:09Full Moon9Thu
10Fri1:341.91:571.88:01-0.38:22-0.36:256:10Full Moon10Fri
11Sat2:242.02:481.88:55-0.39:09-0.36:236:11Full Moon11Sat
12Sun4:142.04:381.810:46-0.310:55-0.37:227:12Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:032.15:281.711:38-0.211:42-0.27:207:13Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:522.06:191.612:30-0.17:197:14Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:421.97:101.512:31-0.11:240.07:177:15Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:351.88:051.51:240.02:200.17:167:16Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:311.79:041.42:210.13:180.27:147:17Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:331.610:091.43:220.24:170.37:137:18Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:381.511:131.44:250.25:150.37:117:19Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon11:401.55:270.26:090.37:097:20Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:121.512:341.56:260.26:580.27:087:21Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:031.61:211.67:190.27:420.27:067:22Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:481.62:041.68:060.28:200.17:057:23Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:281.72:431.68:490.18:550.17:037:23New Moon24Fri
25Sat3:041.83:201.69:280.19:280.17:027:24New Moon25Sat
26Sun3:371.83:561.610:050.19:590.17:007:25New Moon26Sun
27Mon4:081.94:311.610:410.110:310.16:597:26New Moon27Mon
28Tue4:391.95:051.611:160.211:060.16:577:27Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:131.95:411.611:520.211:430.16:567:28Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:511.96:201.512:310.36:547:29Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:341.97:051.512:270.21:160.36:537:30Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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