Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cambridge, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cambridge, MD.
Next low tide : in 5h 35m at 5:43 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:29 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8571892
Common Questions About Tides

Cambridge, MD Tides - May 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:162.34:341.811:140.110:560.06:077:55New Moon1Wed
2Thu5:052.45:241.812:080.26:067:56New Moon2Thu
3Fri5:552.46:151.71:040.26:047:57Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:472.37:101.712:340.02:010.26:037:58Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:432.38:081.71:310.12:590.36:027:59Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:412.19:111.62:340.13:580.36:018:00First Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:462.010:211.73:410.24:560.46:008:01First Quarter7Tue
8Wed10:541.911:321.74:500.35:530.45:598:02First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:011.86:000.46:480.35:588:03First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:381.81:011.77:080.47:400.35:578:03Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:361.91:521.78:110.48:270.25:568:04Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:272.02:381.79:070.49:090.25:558:05Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:122.13:201.79:570.49:470.25:548:06Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:522.14:001.710:410.410:220.25:538:07Full Moon14Tue
15Wed4:302.14:401.711:210.410:540.25:528:08Full Moon15Wed
16Thu5:052.25:181.611:590.411:250.25:518:09Full Moon16Thu
17Fri5:392.25:551.612:370.45:508:10Full Moon17Fri
18Sat6:142.26:331.61:150.45:508:11Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:502.17:121.612:340.31:540.55:498:11Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:292.17:521.61:150.32:340.55:488:12Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:102.18:371.62:010.43:160.55:478:13Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:562.09:281.62:510.44:000.55:478:14Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:452.010:251.73:450.44:440.45:468:15Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri10:401.911:251.84:440.55:310.45:458:16Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat11:371.95:460.56:180.35:458:16Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:251.912:341.96:520.57:070.25:448:17Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:212.11:301.98:000.47:570.15:438:18Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:142.22:241.89:050.48:470.15:438:19Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:062.43:171.810:060.39:380.05:428:20New Moon29Wed
30Thu3:562.54:091.811:030.310:290.05:428:20New Moon30Thu
31Fri4:472.55:021.811:580.311:210.05:428:21New Moon31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8571892)

Common Questions About Cambridge, MD Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cambridge, MD today?

Slack tide in Cambridge, MD is approximately 9:06 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Cambridge, MD?

Cambridge, MD is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Cambridge, MD tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Cambridge, MD?

Tide predictions for Cambridge, MD come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Cambridge, MD?

Tide data for Cambridge, MD is sourced from NOAA Station #8571892. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8571892.

What is the moon phase in Cambridge, MD tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cambridge, MD is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Cambridge, MD in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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