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 3h 44m 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 - May 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:342.08:131.81:350.32:210.36:107:59Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:332.09:191.82:390.33:200.26:088:00Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:391.910:261.93:470.34:200.26:078:01Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:471.911:322.04:550.35:190.26:068:02Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:531.96:020.36:170.16:058:03Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:312.112:531.97:050.27:120.16:048:04Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:262.21:481.98:040.28:040.16:038:05Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:162.32:391.98:570.18:520.16:028:06New Moon8Sat
9Sun3:042.33:281.99:460.19:390.16:018:07New Moon9Sun
10Mon3:492.34:151.910:330.210:230.16:008:07New Moon10Mon
11Tue4:342.25:021.811:170.211:070.25:598:08Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:172.15:481.812:010.35:588:09Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:002.06:341.812:440.35:578:10Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:432.07:211.712:360.41:270.45:568:11Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:261.98:101.71:240.42:110.45:568:12First Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:121.89:011.72:140.52:560.45:558:13First Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:021.89:541.73:070.63:410.45:548:14First Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:561.710:481.84:020.64:270.45:538:15First Quarter18Tue
19Wed10:521.711:391.84:580.65:140.45:528:15Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:471.75:550.56:010.45:528:16Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:261.912:381.76:490.56:480.35:518:17Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:102.01:251.77:400.47:350.35:508:18Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:522.12:091.88:280.48:210.25:508:19Full Moon23Sun
24Mon2:342.22:541.89:140.39:060.25:498:19Full Moon24Mon
25Tue3:172.23:391.89:580.39:530.15:498:20Full Moon25Tue
26Wed4:012.24:261.910:430.210:410.25:488:21Full Moon26Wed
27Thu4:482.25:171.911:290.211:320.25:478:22Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:372.26:101.912:190.25:478:23Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:292.27:061.912:270.21:120.25:478:23Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:242.18:061.91:280.32:070.25:468:24Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon8:222.09:082.02:320.33:040.25:468:25Third Quarter31Mon
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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