Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cambridge, MD

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cambridge, MD.
Next low tide : in 35m at 2:26 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 7:54 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8571892
Common Questions About Tides

Cambridge, MD Tides - Feb 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:411.35:021.511:07-0.311:37-0.27:095:26New Moon1Fri
2Sat5:171.35:361.411:44-0.27:085:27Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:521.46:111.412:07-0.212:23-0.27:085:28Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:291.46:471.412:40-0.21:04-0.17:075:29Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:101.47:271.31:16-0.21:49-0.17:065:30Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:541.48:111.31:56-0.22:380.07:055:31First Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:451.49:021.22:42-0.33:330.17:045:32First Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:431.410:011.23:32-0.34:340.17:035:34First Quarter8Fri
9Sat10:471.411:051.24:28-0.35:410.17:015:35First Quarter9Sat
10Sun11:521.55:31-0.36:480.17:005:36Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:091.212:541.66:36-0.47:500.06:595:37Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:091.31:501.67:42-0.48:45-0.16:585:38Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:051.52:441.78:43-0.59:35-0.26:575:39Full Moon13Wed
14Thu2:591.63:351.79:40-0.510:23-0.36:565:40Full Moon14Thu
15Fri3:521.74:251.710:36-0.511:09-0.46:555:41Full Moon15Fri
16Sat4:451.75:141.711:31-0.511:56-0.46:535:43Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:381.86:031.612:26-0.46:525:44Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:311.76:541.512:44-0.41:23-0.36:515:45Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:261.77:471.41:34-0.42:21-0.16:505:46Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:241.68:441.32:27-0.33:200.06:485:47Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:271.59:461.33:22-0.34:200.16:475:48Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:331.410:511.24:20-0.25:210.16:465:49Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat11:371.411:531.35:20-0.26:220.16:445:50Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:341.46:20-0.17:180.16:435:51Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:491.31:241.47:17-0.18:070.16:425:52Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:391.42:081.58:07-0.28:490.06:405:53Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:231.42:481.58:52-0.29:260.06:395:54New Moon27Wed
28Thu3:031.53:251.59:33-0.29:59-0.16:375:55New Moon28Thu
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 5:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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