Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 42m at 3:12 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:24 pm (2.0 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 - Sep 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:582.11:172.07:280.67:300.56:387:37Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:422.22:032.18:120.68:160.56:397:35Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:232.22:442.18:500.58:570.56:397:34New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:002.23:222.19:260.59:350.56:407:32New Moon4Sat
5Sun3:362.23:572.29:580.510:100.56:417:30New Moon5Sun
6Mon4:102.24:302.210:290.510:450.56:427:29New Moon6Mon
7Tue4:432.15:032.211:000.511:200.66:437:27Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:162.15:362.211:320.511:570.66:447:26Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:502.06:142.212:080.56:457:24Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:282.06:552.112:370.712:490.56:457:23Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:102.07:432.11:220.71:360.56:467:21First Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:001.98:392.12:150.72:310.56:477:20First Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:591.99:422.13:160.73:330.56:487:18First Quarter13Mon
14Tue10:081.910:512.14:220.74:400.56:497:16Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:202.011:582.25:280.65:480.56:507:15Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:262.16:310.56:540.46:517:13Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:592.31:252.27:290.47:550.36:517:12Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:542.42:202.48:230.38:510.26:527:10Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:472.43:122.49:130.29:450.26:537:09Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:382.44:032.510:010.110:370.26:547:07Full Moon20Mon
21Tue4:292.34:532.510:490.111:290.36:557:05Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:202.35:452.411:370.26:567:04Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:112.26:372.312:220.312:280.36:577:02Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:042.17:312.21:180.51:210.46:587:01Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:592.08:292.12:150.62:180.46:586:59Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:571.99:302.03:140.63:170.56:596:58Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:591.910:332.04:120.74:170.57:006:56Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue11:011.911:312.05:080.75:150.67:016:54Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:571.96:010.66:100.67:026:53Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:232.012:482.06:490.67:010.57:036:51Waning Crescent30Thu
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 6:18 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 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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