Colonial Beach, VA
Sunrise to Sunset
344 miles
76
°F
4
9
mph
82
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~5Beach Alerts
UV Alert
High UV Alert: SPF 50+ recommended from 1 PM-3 PM (UV Index 7)
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
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 8/30/2026, 9:45:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 73° | 2 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 10:00 | 77° | 3 | 9 mph | 0 |
| 11:00 | 81° | 5 | 9 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 84° | 6 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 87° | 7 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 89° | 7 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 90° | 7 | 8 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 8/30/2026, 9:45:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 83°F | - ft | -s | - | -0.8 ft |
| 10:00 | 83°F | - ft | -s | - | -1.0 ft |
| 11:00 | 83°F | - ft | -s | - | -1.1 ft |
| 12:00 | 83°F | - ft | -s | - | -1.1 ft |
| 13:00 | 83°F | - ft | -s | - | -1.1 ft |
| 14:00 | 83°F | - ft | -s | - | -1.0 ft |
| 15:00 | 83°F | - ft | -s | - | -0.9 ft |