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 7h 30m 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 - May 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:571.67:231.012:080.32:120.46:097:57Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:451.68:171.012:510.33:060.46:077:58Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:431.59:211.01:460.33:590.46:067:59Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue9:471.510:231.02:580.44:520.46:058:00Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed10:491.411:241.14:140.45:470.46:048:01Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu11:521.45:340.46:410.46:038:02Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:271.212:551.36:540.47:300.46:028:03Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:281.41:541.38:010.38:130.36:018:04Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:241.52:461.29:010.38:540.36:008:04Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:151.63:361.210:000.29:350.35:598:05New Moon10Mon
11Tue4:051.74:251.110:570.210:170.35:588:06New Moon11Tue
12Wed4:551.75:141.111:490.311:010.35:578:07New Moon12Wed
13Thu5:411.76:011.112:370.35:568:08New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:251.76:461.11:230.35:558:09Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:081.67:341.112:250.42:100.45:548:10Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:531.58:271.01:080.52:570.45:538:11Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:431.49:261.11:560.53:430.55:528:12Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:371.310:211.12:520.64:270.55:518:13First Quarter18Tue
19Wed10:281.311:131.13:510.65:100.55:508:14First Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:171.24:520.75:540.55:508:14First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:051.212:081.26:020.76:370.55:498:15First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:561.31:001.17:110.77:150.55:488:16Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:431.41:481.18:080.67:480.55:478:17Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:251.52:311.19:000.68:190.45:478:18Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:051.63:141.09:520.58:490.45:468:19Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:451.63:591.010:450.59:240.35:468:19Full Moon26Wed
27Thu4:281.74:461.011:350.410:060.35:458:20Full Moon27Thu
28Fri5:121.85:341.012:220.45:448:21Full Moon28Fri
29Sat5:571.86:211.01:090.45:448:22Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:431.87:101.11:580.45:448:22Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:321.78:061.112:430.42:490.45:438:23Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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