Colonial Beach, VA
Sunrise to Sunset
344 miles
39
°F
2
10
mph
32
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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Good Conditions
No current safety alerts for this beach
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
Kid Friendly
Amenities
Parking Nearby
Food Nearby
Activities & Rentals
No activities or rentals available.
Beachgoers Reviews
4.2
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 1/16/2026, 2:45:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | 38° | 3 | 9 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 39° | 2 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 39° | 1 | 11 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 36° | 0 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 34° | 0 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 19:00 | 32° | 0 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 20:00 | 32° | 0 | 9 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 1/16/2026, 2:45:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | 39°F | - ft | -s | - | -2.3 ft |
| 15:00 | 39°F | - ft | -s | - | -2.3 ft |
| 16:00 | 39°F | - ft | -s | - | -2.2 ft |
| 17:00 | 39°F | - ft | -s | - | -2.3 ft |
| 18:00 | 39°F | - ft | -s | - | -2.6 ft |
| 19:00 | 39°F | - ft | -s | - | -2.7 ft |
| 20:00 | 39°F | - ft | -s | - | -2.8 ft |