Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chesapeake Beach, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chesapeake Beach, MD.
Next low tide : in 1h 16m at 4:33 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jul 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:111.510:011.43:050.53:560.45:448:34Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri10:081.411:011.54:160.64:390.45:458:34Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat11:021.35:280.65:250.45:458:34Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:011.611:58 AM1.26:430.66:130.45:468:34Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:011.712:561.17:510.67:030.45:468:34Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:571.71:531.18:480.67:510.45:478:34Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:481.82:451.19:410.68:360.45:478:33Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu3:351.83:361.110:320.69:200.45:488:33New Moon8Thu
9Fri4:211.74:271.111:180.510:070.55:488:33New Moon9Fri
10Sat5:041.75:171.111:580.510:550.55:498:32New Moon10Sat
11Sun5:441.76:031.212:360.55:508:32New Moon11Sun
12Mon6:211.66:471.21:130.55:508:32Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:571.67:301.212:210.61:490.55:518:31Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:321.58:171.21:020.72:240.55:528:31Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:101.49:071.31:500.72:570.55:538:30Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:511.49:551.32:480.83:260.55:538:30First Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:331.310:401.43:490.83:520.55:548:29First Quarter17Sat
18Sun10:161.211:261.54:530.94:180.55:558:29First Quarter18Sun
19Mon11:021.16:070.94:500.55:568:28First Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:151.611:56 AM1.17:170.85:340.45:568:27Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:081.712:591.08:150.86:310.45:578:27Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:001.82:001.19:070.77:310.45:588:26Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:501.82:561.19:590.68:270.45:598:25Full Moon23Fri
24Sat3:401.93:531.110:510.69:270.46:008:24Full Moon24Sat
25Sun4:331.94:501.211:390.510:350.46:008:24Full Moon25Sun
26Mon5:251.95:461.312:230.56:018:23Full Moon26Mon
27Tue6:141.96:391.41:070.46:028:22Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:021.87:351.512:450.41:510.46:038:21Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:521.68:361.51:510.52:350.46:048:20Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:461.59:401.63:000.63:190.46:058:19Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat9:421.410:411.74:080.74:030.46:068:18Third Quarter31Sat
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 8:26 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 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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