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 5h 14m at 2:39 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:42 pm (2.2 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 - Jan 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:071.411:101.14:40-0.15:430.27:214:54First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:021.45:27-0.26:480.27:214:54Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:031.112:541.56:19-0.37:490.27:214:55Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:551.11:441.67:13-0.38:440.17:214:56Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:451.22:321.78:07-0.49:340.17:214:57Full Moon5Mon
6Tue2:341.23:211.79:00-0.510:220.07:214:58Full Moon6Tue
7Wed3:241.34:091.79:53-0.511:09-0.17:214:59Full Moon7Wed
8Thu4:151.34:591.710:47-0.511:56-0.17:215:00Full Moon8Thu
9Fri5:081.45:481.711:42-0.57:215:01Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:031.46:391.612:43-0.212:40-0.47:215:02Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:001.47:301.51:31-0.21:41-0.37:215:03Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:591.58:231.42:20-0.32:44-0.27:205:04Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue9:031.59:201.33:09-0.33:50-0.17:205:05Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed10:091.510:201.24:01-0.34:570.07:205:06Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu11:161.511:221.14:55-0.46:050.07:195:07Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:191.55:52-0.47:100.07:195:08Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:221.11:151.56:51-0.48:090.07:195:09Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:171.12:061.57:48-0.49:000.07:185:10Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon2:081.22:521.58:40-0.49:450.07:185:11New Moon19Mon
20Tue2:551.23:341.59:26-0.410:250.07:175:12New Moon20Tue
21Wed3:391.24:131.510:07-0.311:01-0.17:175:13New Moon21Wed
22Thu4:211.24:501.510:45-0.311:35-0.17:165:15New Moon22Thu
23Fri5:011.25:261.511:22-0.37:155:16Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:391.26:021.412:07-0.112:00-0.27:155:17Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:171.26:371.412:38-0.112:40-0.27:145:18Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:561.27:141.31:10-0.11:24-0.17:135:19Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:381.37:521.21:44-0.22:110.07:135:20First Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:231.38:351.12:21-0.23:030.17:125:21First Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:151.39:241.13:03-0.24:000.17:115:23First Quarter29Thu
30Fri10:131.310:211.03:50-0.25:030.27:105:24First Quarter30Fri
31Sat11:161.411:231.04:43-0.36:120.27:095:25Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 5:40 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 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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