Colonial Beach, VA

Sunrise to Sunset
344 miles
Colonial Beach, VA
Colonial Beach, VA view 1
Colonial Beach, VA view 2
Temperature
76
°F
UV Index
0
Wind Speed
8
mph
Humidity
37
%
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: 4/17/2026, 12:15:00 AM

Hourly

TimeAir TempUVWindRain
00:0076°08 mph0
01:0074°06 mph0
02:0071°05 mph0
03:0071°04 mph0
04:0068°04 mph0
05:0067°04 mph0
06:0066°05 mph0

Surf Conditions

Updated: Updated: 4/17/2026, 12:15:00 AM

Hourly Surf

TimeTempWavePeriodSwellTide
00:0065°F- ft-s--1.5 ft
01:0065°F- ft-s--1.4 ft
02:0065°F- ft-s--1.1 ft
03:0065°F- ft-s--0.9 ft
04:0065°F- ft-s--0.9 ft
05:0065°F- ft-s--1.0 ft
06:0065°F- ft-s--1.1 ft

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Food & Restaurants