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 53m 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 - Oct 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:322.012:561.96:560.67:090.57:046:50Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:182.01:402.07:390.57:550.57:056:48Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:592.12:202.08:180.58:370.47:066:47Full Moon3Fri
4Sat2:382.12:562.18:540.49:170.47:076:45Full Moon4Sat
5Sun3:142.13:302.19:280.39:550.47:076:44Full Moon5Sun
6Mon3:502.14:032.110:020.310:320.47:086:42Full Moon6Mon
7Tue4:252.04:392.210:370.311:100.47:096:41Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:012.05:172.211:140.311:510.47:106:39Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:412.06:002.111:560.37:116:38Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:251.96:472.112:360.512:430.37:126:36Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:151.97:412.11:280.51:380.37:136:35Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:131.88:422.02:290.52:400.47:146:33Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon9:201.89:522.03:350.53:480.47:156:32Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue10:331.811:042.04:430.54:580.37:166:30Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:431.95:470.46:060.37:176:29Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:122.012:452.06:470.37:100.27:186:28Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:112.11:412.17:410.28:080.17:196:26Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:052.12:322.28:320.19:020.17:206:25New Moon18Sat
19Sun2:552.13:202.39:190.09:520.07:216:23New Moon19Sun
20Mon3:432.14:072.310:040.010:400.17:226:22New Moon20Mon
21Tue4:302.04:532.210:480.111:270.27:236:21Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:161.95:392.111:320.17:246:19Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:021.86:262.012:140.212:170.27:256:18Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:491.87:131.91:020.31:050.37:266:17Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:391.78:031.81:510.41:560.37:276:16First Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:321.68:571.72:420.52:500.47:286:14First Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:291.69:551.73:340.53:460.47:296:13First Quarter27Mon
28Tue10:291.610:531.74:270.54:420.47:306:12First Quarter28Tue
29Wed11:261.611:471.75:180.45:380.47:316:11Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:161.76:060.46:310.37:326:10Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:371.71:021.76:510.37:200.37:336:09Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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