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 50m 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 - Sep 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:282.09:132.12:590.83:070.56:337:35First Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:151.910:052.13:510.93:480.56:337:34First Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:061.811:022.14:460.94:320.56:347:32First Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:031.85:441.05:200.66:357:30First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:012.112:031.76:451.06:120.66:367:29First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:582.21:001.87:431.07:070.56:377:27Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:492.21:511.88:360.98:020.56:387:26Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:342.32:371.99:220.88:540.56:397:24Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:142.33:202.010:020.79:420.46:407:23Full Moon9Mon
10Tue3:522.44:022.010:380.710:290.46:417:21Full Moon10Tue
11Wed4:292.44:442.111:130.611:140.46:417:20Full Moon11Wed
12Thu5:062.45:272.211:490.56:427:18Full Moon12Thu
13Fri5:462.46:122.312:000.512:260.46:437:16Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:272.36:592.412:490.61:060.36:447:15Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:122.27:502.41:420.61:490.36:457:13Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:012.18:452.42:410.72:380.36:467:12Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:542.09:472.33:450.83:330.36:477:10Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:552.010:562.34:530.94:330.46:487:08Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu11:041.96:020.95:390.46:487:07Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:102.312:161.97:100.96:480.46:497:05Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:182.31:232.08:130.87:570.46:507:04Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:172.32:232.19:080.79:000.46:517:02Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:072.33:182.19:560.69:560.46:527:01New Moon23Mon
24Tue3:522.34:082.210:390.510:460.46:536:59New Moon24Tue
25Wed4:342.34:542.311:190.511:320.56:546:57New Moon25Wed
26Thu5:142.35:392.311:550.46:556:56New Moon26Thu
27Fri5:522.26:212.212:160.612:300.46:566:54Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:312.17:022.212:580.71:050.56:566:53Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:112.16:442.21:410.712:400.55:575:51Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:522.07:272.21:260.81:180.55:585:49Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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