Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 4:50 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 49m at 10:30 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - May 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:032.17:461.81:010.21:570.36:107:59First Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:022.08:501.82:030.32:580.36:088:00First Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:072.09:591.83:100.34:000.36:078:01First Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:171.911:071.94:190.35:010.26:068:02First Quarter4Sun
5Mon11:251.95:270.36:000.26:058:03Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:092.012:281.96:320.36:550.26:048:04Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:042.11:241.97:320.27:460.16:038:05Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:552.22:151.98:270.28:330.16:028:06Full Moon8Thu
9Fri2:412.23:021.99:170.19:170.16:018:07Full Moon9Fri
10Sat3:262.23:471.910:030.29:590.16:008:07Full Moon10Sat
11Sun4:082.24:311.810:460.210:390.25:598:08Full Moon11Sun
12Mon4:482.25:141.811:270.311:190.35:588:09Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:292.15:571.812:070.35:578:10Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:092.06:401.712:470.45:568:11Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:501.97:241.712:420.41:280.45:568:12Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:331.98:111.71:270.52:120.55:558:13Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:191.89:021.72:170.52:570.55:548:14Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:101.89:551.73:100.63:440.55:538:15Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon10:051.810:491.74:070.64:320.45:528:15Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue11:011.711:411.85:050.65:200.45:528:16Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:551.76:020.56:080.35:518:17Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:291.912:461.86:580.46:560.35:508:18Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:142.01:341.87:510.47:440.25:508:19Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:582.22:211.88:400.38:310.15:498:19New Moon24Sat
25Sun2:432.23:081.99:270.29:190.15:498:20New Moon25Sun
26Mon3:282.33:571.910:150.210:080.15:488:21New Moon26Mon
27Tue4:162.34:481.911:030.210:590.15:478:22Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:062.35:421.911:540.211:530.25:478:23Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:592.26:391.912:490.25:478:23Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:552.27:391.912:520.21:460.25:468:24Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat7:542.18:421.91:560.32:450.25:468:25First Quarter31Sat
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 1:40 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 67% 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 (67% 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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