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 3h 32m at 5:39 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:08 am (2.0 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 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:431.91:571.88:080.48:100.36:107:59Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:232.02:371.88:510.38:460.26:098:00New Moon2Sun
3Mon2:592.03:171.89:300.39:200.26:088:01New Moon3Mon
4Tue3:332.03:541.810:070.39:540.36:078:02New Moon4Tue
5Wed4:052.14:311.710:430.310:270.36:068:02New Moon5Wed
6Thu4:372.05:071.711:180.311:020.36:058:03Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:112.05:431.711:540.411:410.36:048:04Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:492.06:221.712:330.46:028:05Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:302.07:051.712:240.41:160.46:018:06Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:162.07:551.71:130.42:040.46:008:07First Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:081.98:521.72:080.42:570.46:008:08First Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:061.99:551.83:100.43:540.45:598:09First Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:101.911:001.94:160.44:510.35:588:10First Quarter13Thu
14Fri11:161.95:230.45:490.25:578:11Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:022.012:191.96:290.36:460.15:568:12Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:592.21:181.97:320.27:400.15:558:12Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:522.32:142.08:300.18:330.05:548:13Full Moon17Mon
18Tue2:432.43:082.09:250.19:240.05:548:14Full Moon18Tue
19Wed3:342.44:021.910:180.110:150.05:538:15Full Moon19Wed
20Thu4:262.44:561.911:100.111:070.15:528:16Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:182.35:501.912:030.25:518:17Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:112.26:451.812:000.212:560.25:518:17Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:052.17:421.812:570.31:510.35:508:18Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:002.08:401.81:560.42:450.45:498:19Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:561.99:401.82:570.43:370.45:498:20Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:531.810:391.83:570.54:260.45:488:21Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu10:491.711:341.84:560.55:140.45:488:21Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:431.75:520.56:000.45:478:22Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:231.912:331.76:450.56:440.35:478:23Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:072.01:191.77:350.57:260.35:468:24Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:482.02:031.78:200.48:060.35:468:24Waning Crescent31Mon
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 8:53 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 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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