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 5h 07m 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 - Mar 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:041.21:461.57:25-0.28:330.16:365:56Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:521.42:301.68:20-0.39:150.06:355:57Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:391.53:121.79:12-0.39:54-0.16:335:58Full Moon3Fri
4Sat3:251.63:541.710:01-0.310:32-0.26:325:59Full Moon4Sat
5Sun4:111.74:371.710:51-0.311:11-0.26:316:00Full Moon5Sun
6Mon4:591.85:211.611:42-0.211:53-0.36:296:01Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:471.96:071.512:36-0.16:286:02Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:381.96:571.412:38-0.31:350.06:266:03Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:331.87:511.41:28-0.22:370.16:256:04Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:331.78:521.32:24-0.23:420.26:236:05Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:431.610:021.23:27-0.14:510.26:226:06Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun10:591.611:171.34:37-0.15:590.36:206:07Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:121.55:50-0.17:030.26:186:08Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:251.41:131.57:00-0.17:580.26:176:09Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:241.52:041.68:02-0.18:460.16:156:10Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:161.62:471.68:56-0.19:260.16:146:11New Moon16Thu
17Fri3:031.63:261.69:42-0.110:020.06:126:12New Moon17Fri
18Sat3:451.74:031.610:24-0.110:340.06:116:13New Moon18Sat
19Sun4:241.74:391.611:030.011:040.06:096:14New Moon19Sun
20Mon5:001.75:151.511:410.011:320.06:086:15Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:351.75:521.512:190.16:066:16Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:101.76:291.412:020.012:590.26:056:17Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:471.77:081.412:350.01:410.26:036:18Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:271.77:491.31:140.12:270.36:016:19Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:131.78:371.31:590.13:170.46:006:20First Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:071.69:321.32:500.14:110.45:586:21First Quarter26Sun
27Mon10:091.610:341.33:470.15:080.45:576:22First Quarter27Mon
28Tue11:141.611:371.44:490.16:050.45:556:23First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:131.65:530.16:580.35:546:24Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:341.51:051.76:570.17:470.25:526:25Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:261.71:531.77:570.08:310.15:516:26Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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