Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 31m at 5:45 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:26 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - May 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:302.34:571.911:100.111:080.16:107:59Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:182.35:471.811:590.111:550.26:098:00Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:052.26:371.812:480.26:088:01Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:542.07:281.712:450.31:380.36:068:02Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:431.98:211.71:380.42:290.46:058:03Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:361.89:181.72:340.43:190.46:048:04Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:311.810:161.73:310.54:090.56:038:05Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri10:281.711:131.74:280.54:580.46:028:05Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat11:241.75:250.55:450.46:018:06Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:051.812:161.76:200.56:310.46:008:07Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:511.91:041.87:110.57:140.35:598:08Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:331.91:481.87:590.47:550.35:588:09Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:112.02:291.88:430.48:340.35:578:10New Moon13Wed
14Thu2:472.13:091.89:250.39:120.25:578:11New Moon14Thu
15Fri3:232.13:481.810:040.39:510.25:568:12New Moon15Fri
16Sat4:002.14:271.810:440.310:310.25:558:13New Moon16Sat
17Sun4:392.25:101.811:250.311:150.25:548:13Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:222.15:551.812:090.35:538:14Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:092.16:461.812:030.312:570.35:538:15Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:592.17:411.812:570.31:510.35:528:16First Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:552.08:421.81:570.32:480.35:518:17First Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:552.09:481.93:020.43:460.35:508:18First Quarter22Fri
23Sat10:021.910:542.04:100.44:450.25:508:18First Quarter23Sat
24Sun11:091.911:562.15:180.35:430.25:498:19Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:131.96:240.36:390.15:498:20Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:532.21:121.97:260.27:320.15:488:21Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:452.32:061.98:230.28:230.15:488:22Full Moon27Wed
28Thu2:352.32:581.99:160.29:120.15:478:22Full Moon28Thu
29Fri3:232.33:471.910:050.29:590.15:478:23Full Moon29Fri
30Sat4:092.34:351.910:520.210:450.25:468:24Full Moon30Sat
31Sun4:552.25:231.811:370.311:300.25:468:25Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 8:35 am — 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 76% 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 Waxing Gibbous (76% 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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