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 3h 46m 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 - Apr 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:231.87:571.51:170.22:090.36:517:31First Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:181.88:591.62:150.23:090.36:497:32First Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:221.810:091.63:200.34:130.36:487:33First Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:321.811:201.74:310.25:170.26:467:34Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:411.85:410.26:170.16:457:35Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:241.912:451.86:480.17:140.16:437:36Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:212.01:421.97:500.08:060.06:427:37Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:132.22:351.98:470.08:55-0.16:407:37Full Moon8Sat
9Sun3:032.23:271.99:40-0.19:42-0.16:397:38Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:512.34:171.910:310.010:29-0.16:387:39Full Moon10Mon
11Tue4:392.35:061.811:200.011:160.06:367:40Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:282.25:561.712:100.16:357:41Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:172.16:471.712:050.11:000.26:337:42Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:081.97:401.612:570.21:530.36:327:43Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:001.88:361.61:530.32:460.46:307:44Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:561.79:371.62:520.43:390.46:297:45Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:551.710:381.63:520.54:310.46:287:46Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:541.611:361.74:510.55:210.46:267:47Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:491.65:490.56:080.46:257:48Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:271.712:381.76:430.56:520.36:237:49Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:111.81:241.77:330.47:330.36:227:50Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:511.92:061.78:180.48:110.36:217:51Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:272.02:461.79:000.38:480.26:197:52New Moon23Sun
24Mon3:022.03:241.79:400.39:240.26:187:53New Moon24Mon
25Tue3:362.14:011.710:180.310:020.26:177:53New Moon25Tue
26Wed4:122.14:391.710:560.310:410.26:167:54New Moon26Wed
27Thu4:502.15:201.711:350.311:240.26:147:55Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:332.16:041.712:180.46:137:56Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:192.06:541.712:120.31:060.46:127:57Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:092.07:501.71:060.32:000.46:117:58First Quarter30Sun
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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