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 3h 24m 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 - Nov 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:371.69:201.93:220.73:010.46:305:05First Quarter1Fri
2Sat9:351.610:171.94:130.73:570.46:315:04First Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:371.611:131.95:040.74:560.46:325:03First Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:361.75:530.65:560.46:335:01Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:042.012:291.86:400.46:560.46:345:00Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:512.01:192.07:250.37:530.36:364:59Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:362.02:062.18:080.28:480.36:374:58Full Moon7Thu
8Fri2:212.02:522.28:510.19:410.36:384:57Full Moon8Fri
9Sat3:062.03:402.39:340.010:330.36:394:56Full Moon9Sat
10Sun3:531.94:292.310:19-0.111:280.36:404:56Full Moon10Sun
11Mon4:421.95:202.311:08-0.16:414:55Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:331.86:152.212:250.412:020.06:424:54Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:281.77:142.11:240.41:020.06:434:53Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:291.78:182.02:260.42:080.16:444:52Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:361.69:271.93:270.43:160.16:454:51Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:481.710:361.84:260.44:250.26:474:51Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun11:001.711:381.85:240.45:330.26:484:50Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:051.86:180.36:390.36:494:49Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:311.81:011.97:080.27:380.36:504:49Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:181.71:501.97:530.18:310.36:514:48Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:001.72:341.98:340.19:170.36:524:47New Moon21Thu
22Fri2:411.73:142.09:120.010:000.36:534:47New Moon22Fri
23Sat3:201.73:512.09:460.010:390.36:544:46New Moon23Sat
24Sun3:591.64:271.910:190.011:170.36:554:46New Moon24Sun
25Mon4:361.65:031.910:520.111:550.46:564:45New Moon25Mon
26Tue5:141.55:411.911:270.16:574:45Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:521.56:201.812:350.412:060.16:584:45Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:311.47:021.81:160.412:490.16:594:44Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:141.47:471.81:590.41:370.17:004:44Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:011.48:361.72:440.42:280.17:014:44First Quarter30Sat
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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