Colonial Beach, VA

Sunrise to Sunset
61 miles
Colonial Beach, VA
Colonial Beach, VA view 1
Colonial Beach, VA view 2
Temperature
57
°F
UV Index
1
Wind Speed
15
mph
Humidity
63
%
Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
🚶
~5
min

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Good Conditions

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About This Beach

Colonial Beach is a bayside beach on the Potomac River, offering calm, shallow waters ideal for families and young children. While the beach itself is relatively small, it boasts ample parking and a selection of nearby restaurants and food trucks. The presence of jellyfish is a recurring concern, and crowd levels vary significantly depending on the time of year and day.

🅿️0 Parkings|🚶0 Entrances

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Plan Your Visit

Beach Overview

Amenities

Parking Nearby
Food Nearby

Activities & Rentals

No activities or rentals available.

Beachgoers Reviews

4.2

Average Rating

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Weather Forecast

Updated: 3/15/2026, 4:30:00 PM

Hourly

TimeAir TempUVWindRain
16:0057°114 mph0
17:0056°213 mph0
18:0056°112 mph0
19:0055°011 mph0
20:0055°011 mph0
21:0055°09 mph0
22:0057°09 mph0

Surf Conditions

Updated: Updated: 3/15/2026, 4:30:00 PM

Hourly Surf

TimeTempWavePeriodSwellTide
16:0048°F- ft-s--1.1 ft
17:0048°F- ft-s--1.1 ft
18:0048°F- ft-s--1.4 ft
19:0048°F- ft-s--1.5 ft
20:0048°F- ft-s--1.6 ft
21:0048°F- ft-s--1.6 ft
22:0048°F- ft-s--1.4 ft

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