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 2h 02m at 5:12 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:381.91:051.97:140.57:310.56:305:04Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:201.91:501.97:540.48:200.56:315:03Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:001.92:302.08:300.39:040.56:335:02Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:371.93:062.09:010.39:450.56:345:01Full Moon4Fri
5Sat3:121.83:412.19:310.310:250.56:355:00Full Moon5Sat
6Sun3:461.84:152.110:010.211:030.56:364:59Full Moon6Sun
7Mon4:201.74:492.110:330.211:430.66:374:58Full Moon7Mon
8Tue4:551.75:262.111:090.26:384:57Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:321.66:062.012:240.611:49 AM0.26:394:56Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:131.66:512.01:090.612:340.26:404:55Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:591.67:402.01:580.61:260.26:414:54Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:531.68:351.92:490.62:220.36:424:54Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:551.69:351.93:420.63:240.36:444:53Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:021.610:371.94:350.54:280.36:454:52Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue11:091.711:361.95:270.45:360.36:464:51Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:111.96:180.26:440.36:474:50Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:311.91:072.17:070.17:500.26:484:50Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:231.82:002.27:560.08:510.26:494:49New Moon18Fri
19Sat2:131.82:512.38:43-0.19:470.26:504:48New Moon19Sat
20Sun3:021.83:422.39:31-0.210:410.26:514:48New Moon20Sun
21Mon3:521.74:342.210:21-0.211:340.36:524:47New Moon21Mon
22Tue4:421.75:262.111:12-0.26:534:47Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:341.66:192.012:280.312:07-0.16:544:46Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:291.67:141.91:220.41:040.06:554:46Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:271.58:111.82:160.42:040.16:564:45First Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:301.59:091.73:100.43:040.26:574:45First Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:371.510:071.64:010.44:040.26:594:44First Quarter27Sun
28Mon10:421.511:021.64:510.35:030.37:004:44First Quarter28Mon
29Tue11:411.511:521.55:370.26:020.37:014:44Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:331.66:210.26:590.37:024:44Waxing 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 7:48 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 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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