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 6h 48m 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 - Apr 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:391.35:590.912:290.25:516:28Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:181.36:390.91:200.25:496:29Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:051.37:290.812:170.12:160.35:486:30Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:021.38:290.81:020.13:120.35:466:31Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:041.39:300.82:010.14:120.35:456:32Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:071.310:310.93:090.15:150.35:436:33Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed11:141.211:361.04:290.16:140.35:426:34Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:211.25:540.17:040.35:406:35Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:391.11:201.27:020.07:490.25:396:36Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:351.22:131.28:030.08:320.25:376:37Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:281.33:041.29:030.09:150.15:366:38New Moon11Sun
12Mon3:211.43:531.110:020.09:580.15:346:39New Moon12Mon
13Tue4:121.54:401.110:570.010:400.15:336:40New Moon13Tue
14Wed5:011.55:251.011:490.111:200.15:316:41Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:471.56:101.012:410.25:306:42Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:351.46:591.012:000.21:330.25:286:43Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:271.37:540.912:450.32:250.35:276:44Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:241.38:530.91:360.33:160.45:266:45First Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:211.29:480.92:330.44:070.45:246:45First Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:171.110:431.03:300.45:020.55:236:46First Quarter20Tue
21Wed11:141.111:401.04:340.55:540.55:216:47First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:111.15:420.56:370.45:206:48Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:331.11:001.16:410.47:140.45:196:49Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:181.21:411.17:310.47:470.45:176:50Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:591.23:201.19:200.49:180.46:167:51Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:381.33:591.110:100.39:490.36:157:52Full Moon26Mon
27Tue4:171.44:391.011:000.310:200.36:147:53Full Moon27Tue
28Wed4:571.55:181.011:480.310:540.36:127:54Full Moon28Wed
29Thu5:361.65:581.012:340.36:117:55Full Moon29Thu
30Fri6:151.66:381.01:220.36:107:56Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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