Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cambridge, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cambridge, MD.
Next low tide : 4:53 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 19m at 10:24 am (1.8 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 - Apr 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:281.95:451.512:200.25:496:27Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:041.96:211.41:000.35:476:28Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:431.97:011.412:310.11:450.45:466:29Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:271.87:481.41:150.12:340.45:446:30First Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:181.88:421.42:060.13:280.45:426:31First Quarter5Tue
6Wed9:181.89:471.43:040.24:270.45:416:32First Quarter6Wed
7Thu10:251.710:561.54:080.25:270.45:396:32First Quarter7Thu
8Fri11:331.85:170.26:260.35:386:33Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:011.612:341.86:280.17:210.25:366:34Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:011.81:291.87:360.18:100.15:356:35Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:552.02:201.88:380.08:560.05:336:36Full Moon11Mon
12Tue2:472.13:091.89:360.09:39-0.15:326:37Full Moon12Tue
13Wed3:372.33:571.810:310.010:23-0.15:316:38Full Moon13Wed
14Thu4:272.34:461.711:250.011:09-0.15:296:39Full Moon14Thu
15Fri5:172.35:351.612:190.15:286:40Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:082.26:271.61:140.25:266:41Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:002.17:221.512:500.02:100.35:256:42Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:561.98:231.51:480.13:070.45:236:43Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:571.89:301.52:500.24:030.45:226:44Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:031.710:391.53:540.34:590.55:216:45Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu11:071.611:431.64:590.45:530.45:196:46Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:041.66:020.46:430.45:186:47Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:381.712:531.67:020.47:270.35:176:48Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:261.82:371.78:550.49:050.36:157:49Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:081.93:161.79:420.39:390.26:147:50Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:461.93:541.610:260.310:100.26:137:51New Moon26Tue
27Wed4:212.04:291.611:070.310:390.26:117:51New Moon27Wed
28Thu4:542.15:041.611:470.311:100.26:107:52New Moon28Thu
29Fri5:272.15:391.512:260.46:097:53New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:012.16:161.51:060.46:087:54Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 1:38 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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