Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 10m at 4:50 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:16 pm (2.0 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 - Jul 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:421.910:282.13:520.44:140.25:488:35First Quarter1Tue
2Wed10:441.911:282.14:560.45:080.25:498:35Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:441.85:570.46:010.35:498:34Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:232.112:391.86:560.46:540.35:508:34Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:142.21:301.87:490.47:430.35:508:34Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:002.22:171.88:370.48:290.35:518:34Full Moon6Sun
7Mon2:432.23:011.89:200.49:110.35:518:33Full Moon7Mon
8Tue3:232.23:431.89:590.49:510.35:528:33Full Moon8Tue
9Wed4:012.14:241.810:350.410:280.45:538:33Full Moon9Wed
10Thu4:382.15:021.811:100.411:050.45:538:32Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:142.15:401.811:440.411:420.55:548:32Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:502.16:161.812:180.45:558:32Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:272.06:531.812:210.512:540.45:558:31Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:052.07:331.91:040.61:320.45:568:31Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:451.98:171.91:500.62:130.45:578:30Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:311.99:071.92:420.62:580.45:588:30Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:231.810:022.03:380.63:480.45:588:29Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:211.811:022.14:390.64:430.35:598:28Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:241.85:430.65:420.36:008:28Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:022.212:271.96:460.56:430.36:018:27Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:012.31:271.97:470.47:430.26:018:26Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:572.32:242.08:430.38:410.16:028:26New Moon22Tue
23Wed2:512.43:202.19:360.39:370.16:038:25New Moon23Wed
24Thu3:452.44:162.110:280.210:330.16:048:24New Moon24Thu
25Fri4:392.45:112.211:190.211:290.26:058:23Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:332.46:072.212:100.26:058:22Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:272.37:032.212:270.21:020.26:068:21Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:212.28:002.21:260.31:560.26:078:21First Quarter28Mon
29Tue8:172.18:592.22:280.42:490.36:088:20First Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:162.09:592.13:300.53:440.36:098:19First Quarter30Wed
31Thu10:171.911:002.14:320.64:390.46:108:18First Quarter31Thu
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 8:03 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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