Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 3:12 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 54m at 8:38 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Apr 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:541.97:221.612:480.11:330.26:517:31Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:461.98:191.61:430.22:300.26:497:32Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat8:451.89:251.62:450.23:320.26:487:33Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:521.810:361.73:530.24:360.26:467:34Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon11:031.811:451.85:040.25:400.26:457:35Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:101.86:130.26:400.16:437:36Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:471.91:111.97:180.17:360.06:427:37Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:432.12:071.98:170.08:28-0.16:407:38New Moon8Thu
9Fri2:342.22:591.99:11-0.19:16-0.16:397:38New Moon9Fri
10Sat3:232.23:491.910:02-0.110:02-0.16:377:39New Moon10Sat
11Sun4:102.24:381.910:510.010:480.06:367:40New Moon11Sun
12Mon4:572.25:261.811:380.111:330.16:357:41Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:432.16:131.812:260.16:337:42Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:292.07:021.712:200.21:140.26:327:43Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:161.97:531.71:090.32:030.36:307:44First Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:041.88:461.62:010.32:520.46:297:45First Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:571.79:431.62:550.43:430.46:287:46First Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:531.710:411.63:510.54:330.46:267:47First Quarter18Sun
19Mon10:521.711:371.74:480.55:220.46:257:48First Quarter19Mon
20Tue11:471.75:450.56:100.46:237:49Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:261.812:381.76:390.46:550.36:227:50Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:111.91:241.77:290.47:370.36:217:51Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:521.92:071.78:160.38:170.26:197:52Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:302.02:471.88:590.38:560.26:187:53Full Moon24Sat
25Sun3:062.13:251.89:400.29:350.26:177:53Full Moon25Sun
26Mon3:442.14:051.810:210.210:150.26:167:54Full Moon26Mon
27Tue4:232.14:461.811:010.210:580.26:147:55Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:052.15:311.811:450.211:450.26:137:56Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:512.16:201.812:320.26:127:57Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:402.17:141.812:360.21:240.36:117:58Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 11:55 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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