Colonial Beach, VA
Sunrise to Sunset
344 miles
68
°F
5
10
mph
53
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~5Beach Alerts
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.
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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
Average Rating
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 10/2/2025, 12:30:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 68° | 5 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 69° | 6 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 69° | 6 | 11 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 69° | 5 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 70° | 4 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 69° | 2 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 67° | 1 | 9 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 10/2/2025, 12:30:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 74°F | - ft | -s | - | +0.1 ft |
| 13:00 | 74°F | - ft | -s | - | +0.1 ft |
| 14:00 | 74°F | - ft | -s | - | +0.2 ft |
| 15:00 | 74°F | - ft | -s | - | +0.2 ft |
| 16:00 | 74°F | - ft | -s | - | +0.1 ft |
| 17:00 | 74°F | - ft | -s | - | -0.1 ft |
| 18:00 | 74°F | - ft | -s | - | -0.2 ft |