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 1h 54m 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 - Sep 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:192.112:401.96:490.76:510.66:387:37Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:082.11:282.07:370.77:400.56:397:35Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:522.22:122.08:190.68:240.56:397:34Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:322.22:522.18:570.59:040.56:407:32Full Moon4Thu
5Fri3:092.23:282.19:320.59:420.56:417:30Full Moon5Fri
6Sat3:452.24:022.110:050.510:180.56:427:29Full Moon6Sat
7Sun4:192.24:352.110:360.510:540.56:437:27Full Moon7Sun
8Mon4:532.25:082.211:090.511:310.66:447:26Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:272.15:442.211:430.56:457:24Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:042.16:242.212:100.612:210.56:457:23Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:452.07:092.212:540.61:050.56:467:21Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:312.08:002.21:440.71:550.56:477:20Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat8:262.08:592.22:420.72:530.56:487:18Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun9:301.910:072.23:470.73:580.56:497:16Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon10:422.011:192.24:570.75:060.56:507:15Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:532.06:040.66:140.46:517:13Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:262.312:572.17:070.57:190.36:517:12Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:262.31:552.28:030.48:180.26:527:10New Moon18Thu
19Fri2:212.42:482.38:540.39:140.26:537:08New Moon19Fri
20Sat3:132.43:392.49:430.210:060.26:547:07New Moon20Sat
21Sun4:032.44:292.410:290.210:580.26:557:05New Moon21Sun
22Mon4:522.35:182.411:150.211:490.36:567:04Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:412.26:082.312:010.36:577:02Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:302.16:582.312:400.412:500.36:587:01Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:202.07:502.21:340.51:410.46:586:59First Quarter25Thu
26Fri8:131.98:452.12:290.62:350.56:596:57First Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:101.89:442.03:250.73:310.67:006:56First Quarter27Sat
28Sun10:111.810:442.04:210.74:280.67:016:54First Quarter28Sun
29Mon11:121.811:412.05:160.75:240.67:026:53Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:071.96:080.76:180.67:036:51Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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