Colonial Beach, VA
Sunrise to Sunset
344 miles
44
°F
0
6
mph
36
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~5Beach Alerts
Tide Shift Notice
High Tide at 12:48 PM: Some shore areas may narrow
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.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 11/17/2025, 12:30:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 45° | 0 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 01:00 | 43° | 0 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 02:00 | 42° | 0 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 03:00 | 42° | 0 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 04:00 | 41° | 0 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 05:00 | 40° | 0 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 06:00 | 41° | 0 | 10 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 11/17/2025, 12:30:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 54°F | - ft | -s | - | -2.0 ft |
| 01:00 | 54°F | - ft | -s | - | -2.1 ft |
| 02:00 | 54°F | - ft | -s | - | -2.2 ft |
| 03:00 | 54°F | - ft | -s | - | -2.3 ft |
| 04:00 | 54°F | - ft | -s | - | -2.5 ft |
| 05:00 | 53°F | - ft | -s | - | -2.9 ft |
| 06:00 | 53°F | - ft | -s | - | -3.0 ft |