Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:46 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 39m at 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 - Jul 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:551.86:160.56:160.25:488:35Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:382.212:581.87:190.47:180.25:488:35Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:352.31:571.98:180.38:180.15:498:35Full Moon3Thu
4Fri2:302.32:552.09:130.29:160.15:498:34Full Moon4Fri
5Sat3:252.43:522.010:060.210:120.15:508:34Full Moon5Sat
6Sun4:192.44:492.110:570.111:080.15:508:34Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:132.35:452.111:480.15:518:34Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:062.36:412.112:060.212:400.15:528:33Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:002.27:382.11:050.21:320.25:528:33Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:552.08:352.12:050.32:240.25:538:33Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:501.99:342.13:070.43:170.25:538:32Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:481.810:332.14:080.54:100.35:548:32Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun10:471.811:312.05:070.55:030.35:558:31Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:451.86:050.65:560.45:568:31Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:242.012:391.86:590.66:480.45:568:31Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:132.11:291.87:490.57:360.45:578:30Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:572.12:151.88:340.58:210.45:588:29New Moon17Thu
18Fri2:382.12:581.99:140.59:020.45:588:29New Moon18Fri
19Sat3:162.13:381.99:510.49:410.45:598:28New Moon19Sat
20Sun3:522.14:161.910:250.410:180.46:008:28New Moon20Sun
21Mon4:262.14:521.910:580.410:550.46:018:27Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:002.15:271.911:290.411:330.56:028:26Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:342.16:022.012:020.46:028:25Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:092.06:402.012:120.512:370.46:038:25Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:472.07:222.012:560.61:160.46:048:24First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:301.98:102.11:440.62:010.46:058:23First Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:191.99:042.12:370.62:520.46:068:22First Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:171.910:062.13:380.73:490.46:068:21First Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:231.811:122.24:440.64:520.46:078:20Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:331.95:520.65:580.36:088:19Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:182.212:411.96:580.57:040.36:098:19Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 11:35 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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