Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cambridge, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cambridge, MD.
Next low tide : 5:43 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 11:24 am (1.7 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 - Aug 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:352.28:102.01:450.42:310.46:058:15Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:202.19:052.02:390.63:140.46:068:14Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:072.010:012.03:340.73:560.46:078:13First Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:571.910:572.04:300.84:380.46:088:12First Quarter4Sun
5Mon10:501.811:542.05:270.85:210.46:098:11First Quarter5Mon
6Tue11:471.76:270.96:060.46:098:10First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:482.112:441.77:280.96:540.46:108:09Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:392.11:371.78:260.87:440.46:118:08Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:252.22:251.79:180.88:330.46:128:06Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:082.33:091.710:030.89:210.46:138:05Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:482.33:501.810:420.710:060.36:148:04Full Moon11Sun
12Mon4:252.34:301.811:190.610:490.46:158:03Full Moon12Mon
13Tue5:012.45:111.911:540.611:320.46:168:02Full Moon13Tue
14Wed5:372.45:532.012:280.56:178:00Full Moon14Wed
15Thu6:142.46:372.012:160.41:040.56:177:59Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:542.37:232.11:030.51:420.46:187:58Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:362.38:132.21:540.62:220.36:197:56Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:222.29:062.22:500.73:060.36:207:55Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:122.110:062.33:510.73:540.36:217:54Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:092.011:112.34:580.84:470.36:227:52Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed11:131.96:090.85:460.36:237:51Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:202.312:221.97:210.86:500.36:247:50Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:262.41:281.98:290.87:570.36:257:48Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:262.42:291.99:290.79:020.36:267:47Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:212.43:262.010:210.610:010.36:267:45New Moon25Sun
26Mon4:112.44:202.111:070.610:550.36:277:44New Moon26Mon
27Tue4:572.45:112.111:500.511:460.46:287:42New Moon27Tue
28Wed5:402.36:012.212:310.56:297:41New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:222.36:502.212:340.51:100.56:307:40Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:032.27:372.11:220.61:490.56:317:38Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat7:452.18:242.12:100.72:270.56:327:37Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 2:33 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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