Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chesapeake Beach, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chesapeake Beach, MD.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:36 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 09m at 12:20 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8576363
Common Questions About Tides

Chesapeake Beach, MD Tides - Feb 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:580.56:220.812:26-0.211:50 AM-0.37:125:27Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:380.66:560.712:58-0.212:34-0.27:115:28Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:240.67:340.61:28-0.21:28-0.17:105:29Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:150.68:180.61:58-0.32:300.07:095:30Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri9:090.79:070.52:29-0.33:350.07:085:31Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat10:020.89:580.53:05-0.34:490.07:075:32Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun11:000.810:570.43:50-0.46:040.07:065:34Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:030.94:50-0.47:050.07:055:35Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:010.51:041.06:00-0.57:59-0.17:045:36Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:020.52:001.17:03-0.58:52-0.17:035:37Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:590.52:551.18:02-0.69:44-0.27:025:38New Moon11Thu
12Fri2:550.63:501.19:04-0.610:32-0.27:015:39New Moon12Fri
13Sat3:510.74:411.110:08-0.611:17-0.37:005:40New Moon13Sat
14Sun4:460.85:281.011:07-0.66:585:42Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:390.86:150.912:00-0.312:06-0.56:575:43Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:340.97:040.812:43-0.31:07-0.46:565:44Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:340.97:560.71:28-0.32:11-0.26:555:45First Quarter17Wed
18Thu8:380.98:500.62:14-0.33:13-0.16:535:46First Quarter18Thu
19Fri9:400.99:430.63:01-0.34:170.06:525:47First Quarter19Fri
20Sat10:420.910:370.53:51-0.25:250.06:515:48First Quarter20Sat
21Sun11:470.811:350.54:47-0.26:290.06:505:49Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:480.95:47-0.27:200.06:485:50Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:320.51:380.96:41-0.28:040.06:475:51Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:230.62:220.97:27-0.28:460.06:465:53Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu2:090.63:020.98:11-0.29:270.06:445:54Full Moon25Thu
26Fri2:540.63:410.98:54-0.210:040.06:435:55Full Moon26Fri
27Sat3:370.74:170.99:39-0.210:39-0.16:415:56Full Moon27Sat
28Sun4:170.74:500.910:23-0.211:10-0.16:405:57Full Moon28Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8576363)

Common Questions About Chesapeake Beach, MD Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Chesapeake Beach, MD today?

Slack tide in Chesapeake Beach, MD is approximately 3:58 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 Chesapeake Beach, MD?

Chesapeake Beach, MD is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 Chesapeake Beach, 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 Chesapeake Beach, MD?

Tide predictions for Chesapeake Beach, 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 Chesapeake Beach, MD?

Tide data for Chesapeake Beach, MD is sourced from NOAA Station #8576363. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8576363.

What is the moon phase in Chesapeake Beach, MD tonight?

Tonight the moon over Chesapeake Beach, MD is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Chesapeake Beach, 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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