Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 55m at 2:22 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:25 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Dec 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:271.57:531.51:28-0.21:57-0.27:054:48First Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:301.58:551.42:25-0.23:01-0.17:064:47First Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:331.59:561.33:20-0.14:03-0.17:074:47First Quarter3Tue
4Wed10:321.510:531.34:13-0.25:03-0.17:084:47Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:261.511:451.35:05-0.25:58-0.17:094:47Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:141.55:55-0.26:48-0.17:104:47Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:321.312:581.56:42-0.27:33-0.17:114:47Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:171.31:381.57:25-0.28:14-0.27:124:47Full Moon8Sun
9Mon1:581.32:161.58:05-0.38:52-0.27:124:47Full Moon9Mon
10Tue2:381.32:531.58:43-0.39:27-0.27:134:47Full Moon10Tue
11Wed3:161.33:291.59:19-0.310:02-0.27:144:47Full Moon11Wed
12Thu3:531.34:041.49:55-0.310:35-0.27:154:48Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:291.24:391.410:32-0.211:09-0.17:164:48Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:051.25:161.411:12-0.211:45-0.27:164:48Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:421.25:551.311:55-0.27:174:48Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:231.26:371.312:24-0.212:43-0.17:184:49Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:101.37:251.21:07-0.21:36-0.17:184:49Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:021.38:191.21:55-0.22:33-0.17:194:49Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:001.49:211.22:48-0.33:35-0.17:194:50Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri10:021.410:261.23:46-0.34:40-0.27:204:50Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:051.511:301.24:48-0.45:45-0.27:204:51Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:051.65:50-0.46:47-0.37:214:51Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:311.31:021.66:52-0.57:44-0.47:214:52New Moon23Mon
24Tue1:291.31:581.77:50-0.68:39-0.57:224:52New Moon24Tue
25Wed2:241.42:531.78:46-0.69:31-0.57:224:53New Moon25Wed
26Thu3:201.43:481.69:42-0.610:22-0.57:234:53Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:151.44:411.610:37-0.611:13-0.57:234:54Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:091.45:351.511:34-0.57:234:55Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:041.46:281.412:04-0.512:33-0.47:234:56Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:001.47:231.212:56-0.41:33-0.37:244:56First Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:571.38:201.21:48-0.42:33-0.37:244:57First Quarter31Tue
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 5:23 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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