Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cambridge, MD

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cambridge, MD.
Next low tide : in 4h 05m at 3:22 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:35 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8571892
Common Questions About Tides

Cambridge, MD Tides - Mar 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:111.212:521.56:35-0.27:380.16:365:56Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:051.31:421.67:36-0.28:260.06:355:57Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:561.52:291.78:32-0.39:09-0.16:335:58New Moon3Wed
4Thu2:451.63:141.79:26-0.39:51-0.26:325:59New Moon4Thu
5Fri3:331.83:591.710:18-0.310:33-0.36:306:00New Moon5Fri
6Sat4:221.94:451.711:10-0.311:16-0.36:296:01New Moon6Sat
7Sun5:111.95:331.612:04-0.26:286:02Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:021.96:231.512:02-0.31:01-0.16:266:03Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:561.97:161.412:52-0.32:010.06:256:04Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:541.88:141.41:47-0.23:030.16:236:05First Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:591.79:191.32:48-0.24:070.26:216:06First Quarter11Thu
12Fri10:121.610:311.33:55-0.15:120.26:206:07First Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:261.511:411.45:04-0.16:150.26:186:08Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:311.56:140.07:130.26:176:09Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:431.51:251.57:190.08:040.16:156:10Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:371.62:101.58:15-0.18:480.06:146:11Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:251.62:501.69:040.09:260.06:126:12Full Moon17Wed
18Thu3:081.73:281.69:470.010:000.06:116:13Full Moon18Thu
19Fri3:471.74:041.610:260.010:300.06:096:14Full Moon19Fri
20Sat4:231.84:391.511:020.010:590.06:086:15Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:581.85:141.511:390.111:290.06:066:16Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:321.85:491.512:160.16:046:17Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:071.86:251.412:010.012:550.26:036:18Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:451.87:031.412:370.01:370.36:016:19Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:271.77:461.31:190.12:220.36:006:20Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri8:151.78:351.32:070.13:110.45:586:21Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:091.79:331.33:000.14:040.45:576:22Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun10:101.610:371.43:590.15:000.45:556:23Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon11:121.711:411.55:020.15:570.35:546:24Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:111.76:070.16:510.25:526:25Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:391.71:051.77:130.17:420.15:506:26Waning Crescent31Wed
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 6:28 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 (36% 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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