Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cambridge, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cambridge, MD.
Next low tide : in 1h 02m at 4:53 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:30 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8571892
Common Questions About Tides

Cambridge, MD Tides - Feb 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:001.59:151.23:01-0.33:47-0.17:105:25Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:041.410:151.13:52-0.34:510.07:095:26Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue11:081.411:161.14:46-0.35:540.17:085:27Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:091.45:42-0.36:560.17:075:28Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:151.11:041.46:39-0.37:530.17:065:29Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:091.11:531.47:34-0.38:420.07:055:30Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:571.22:371.48:23-0.39:250.07:045:32Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:421.23:171.59:06-0.310:020.07:035:33New Moon8Sun
9Mon3:231.23:541.59:46-0.310:360.07:025:34New Moon9Mon
10Tue4:011.24:291.510:23-0.311:07-0.17:015:35New Moon10Tue
11Wed4:371.35:031.511:00-0.311:37-0.17:005:36New Moon11Wed
12Thu5:121.35:351.511:37-0.26:595:37Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:471.36:091.412:06-0.112:17-0.26:585:38Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:251.46:441.412:37-0.112:59-0.16:575:39Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:061.47:221.31:11-0.21:440.06:565:41Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:511.48:061.21:50-0.22:350.16:545:42First Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:421.58:571.22:34-0.23:320.16:535:43First Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:411.59:571.13:24-0.24:370.26:525:44First Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:481.511:041.14:21-0.25:490.26:515:45First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:571.55:26-0.37:010.26:495:46Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:111.21:021.66:36-0.38:050.16:485:47Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:131.32:021.77:44-0.49:000.06:475:48Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:111.42:571.78:48-0.59:49-0.16:455:49Full Moon23Mon
24Tue3:061.53:481.79:46-0.510:34-0.26:445:50Full Moon24Tue
25Wed3:591.64:371.710:42-0.511:18-0.26:435:51Full Moon25Wed
26Thu4:521.75:241.611:37-0.46:415:53Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:441.86:111.612:02-0.312:32-0.36:405:54Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:371.86:591.512:47-0.31:27-0.26:385:55Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:301.77:491.41:33-0.32:24-0.16:375:56Waning Gibbous29Sun
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 8:11 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Cambridge, MD in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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