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 1h 06m 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 - Apr 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:221.611:091.54:140.45:000.46:527:30First Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:221.65:130.45:510.36:517:31Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:031.612:171.66:110.36:400.36:497:32Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:521.71:061.77:060.37:250.26:487:33Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:351.81:501.77:570.28:070.16:467:34Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:161.92:321.78:440.18:480.16:457:35Full Moon6Sun
7Mon2:562.03:141.89:280.19:290.06:437:36Full Moon7Mon
8Tue3:362.13:571.810:120.110:120.06:427:37Full Moon8Tue
9Wed4:192.14:421.810:560.110:570.06:407:38Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:042.15:301.811:430.111:450.06:397:39Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:522.16:221.812:340.16:377:40Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:452.17:191.712:390.11:300.26:367:41Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:422.08:211.71:400.22:310.26:347:41Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:451.99:301.72:460.23:340.26:337:42Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:541.910:401.83:550.34:360.26:317:43Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:031.811:461.95:040.35:360.26:307:44Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:081.86:110.26:330.26:297:45Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:442.01:051.87:120.27:250.16:277:46Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:362.11:561.98:080.18:130.16:267:47Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:232.12:441.98:590.18:570.16:247:48New Moon20Sun
21Mon3:072.23:281.89:450.19:380.16:237:49New Moon21Mon
22Tue3:482.14:111.810:270.210:170.16:227:50New Moon22Tue
23Wed4:282.14:531.811:080.210:550.26:207:51Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:062.05:341.811:460.311:340.36:197:52Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:442.06:161.712:250.36:187:53Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:231.96:591.712:130.31:040.46:177:54Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:031.97:441.612:560.41:460.46:157:55Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:471.88:321.61:430.52:310.56:147:56First Quarter28Mon
29Tue8:351.89:241.62:350.53:180.56:137:57First Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:281.710:191.73:300.54:070.46:127:57First Quarter30Wed
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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