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 3h 51m at 6:12 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:401.76:290.07:310.25:496:26Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:591.71:381.77:390.08:230.15:486:27Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:551.82:281.78:39-0.19:080.15:466:28Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:471.93:141.79:33-0.19:490.05:456:29Full Moon4Fri
5Sat3:342.03:561.710:220.010:280.05:436:30Full Moon5Sat
6Sun4:192.04:371.711:080.011:040.05:426:31Full Moon6Sun
7Mon5:012.05:191.611:520.111:400.05:406:32Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:422.06:011.612:350.25:396:33Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:221.96:441.512:170.11:180.35:376:34Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:041.97:301.512:560.22:030.35:366:35Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:481.88:191.41:390.22:500.45:346:36Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:371.79:131.42:270.33:390.45:336:37Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:341.710:131.43:190.34:310.55:316:38Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:361.711:121.44:160.35:230.55:306:39Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue11:351.75:160.36:140.45:286:40Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:061.512:271.76:170.37:010.45:276:41Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:541.61:131.77:160.37:430.35:256:41Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:381.81:551.78:100.28:220.25:246:42Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:201.92:351.79:000.28:590.15:236:43New Moon19Sat
20Sun3:002.03:151.79:480.29:370.15:216:44New Moon20Sun
21Mon3:412.13:561.710:350.210:150.05:206:45New Moon21Mon
22Tue4:242.24:411.711:230.210:570.05:196:46New Moon22Tue
23Wed5:092.25:281.712:150.35:176:47Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:582.26:191.61:100.35:166:48Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:502.27:151.612:370.12:080.35:156:49Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:482.18:171.61:380.13:090.45:136:50First Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:532.010:281.63:460.25:100.46:127:51First Quarter27Sun
28Mon11:051.911:421.74:580.26:110.46:117:52First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:171.86:120.37:080.36:097:53First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:511.81:201.87:240.38:020.36:087:54Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 8:48 am — 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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