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 5h 51m 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 - Mar 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:550.85:210.911:05-0.211:38-0.16:395:58Full Moon1Mon
2Tue5:300.85:520.811:47-0.16:375:59Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:060.96:240.812:05-0.112:32-0.16:366:00Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:460.97:010.712:30-0.11:240.06:346:01Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:340.97:480.712:59-0.12:220.16:336:02Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat8:301.08:420.61:38-0.13:230.16:316:03Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun9:281.09:390.62:25-0.14:290.26:306:04Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon10:301.010:400.63:20-0.25:400.26:286:05Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue11:371.111:460.74:29-0.26:420.16:276:06Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:431.15:53-0.27:340.16:256:07Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:490.71:421.27:02-0.38:230.06:246:08Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:460.82:361.28:03-0.39:100.06:226:09New Moon12Fri
13Sat2:410.93:291.29:05-0.49:56-0.16:216:10New Moon13Sat
14Sun3:361.14:191.110:06-0.310:39-0.16:196:11New Moon14Sun
15Mon4:301.15:051.111:04-0.311:20-0.16:186:12New Moon15Mon
16Tue5:211.25:501.011:59-0.26:166:13Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:111.26:360.912:01-0.112:55-0.16:146:14Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:041.27:260.812:43-0.11:540.06:136:15Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:031.18:220.81:290.02:510.16:116:16First Quarter19Fri
20Sat9:041.19:170.72:190.03:480.26:106:17First Quarter20Sat
21Sun10:031.010:130.73:120.14:480.26:086:18First Quarter21Sun
22Mon11:051.011:100.74:090.15:500.36:076:19First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:081.05:140.16:430.36:056:20Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:090.81:021.06:150.17:250.36:046:21Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:010.81:471.07:060.18:040.26:026:22Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:460.92:271.07:520.18:400.26:006:23Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:290.93:051.08:380.19:150.25:596:24Full Moon27Sat
28Sun3:091.03:421.09:250.19:490.25:576:25Full Moon28Sun
29Mon3:491.14:171.010:130.110:190.15:566:26Full Moon29Mon
30Tue4:261.24:511.010:580.110:480.15:546:26Full Moon30Tue
31Wed5:021.25:240.911:420.111:140.15:536:27Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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