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 : 4:33 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 11m at 11:10 am (1.1 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 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:411.23:201.29:11-0.19:360.15:516:28New Moon1Fri
2Sat3:351.34:101.110:13-0.110:180.05:506:29New Moon2Sat
3Sun4:271.44:581.111:11-0.110:590.05:486:30New Moon3Sun
4Mon5:181.55:441.012:08-0.15:476:31Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:081.56:330.91:060.05:456:32Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:031.47:270.912:260.12:050.15:446:33Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:061.38:270.91:200.13:040.25:426:34First Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:111.29:270.92:210.24:010.35:416:35First Quarter8Fri
9Sat10:141.210:260.93:240.25:010.45:396:36First Quarter9Sat
10Sun11:201.111:280.94:330.36:000.45:386:37First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:231.15:440.36:470.45:366:38Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:271.01:131.16:440.37:270.35:356:39Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:181.11:541.17:340.38:030.35:336:40Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:031.12:331.18:210.38:360.35:326:40Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:451.23:111.09:080.29:080.35:306:41Full Moon15Fri
16Sat3:251.33:491.09:540.29:390.35:296:42Full Moon16Sat
17Sun4:021.34:261.010:390.210:070.35:276:43Full Moon17Sun
18Mon4:381.45:001.011:220.310:330.35:266:44Full Moon18Mon
19Tue5:111.45:330.912:050.35:256:45Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:451.46:070.912:500.35:236:46Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:221.46:470.91:390.45:226:47Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:071.47:370.912:070.32:290.45:206:48Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:031.48:360.912:550.33:190.55:196:49Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun10:031.310:350.91:570.35:120.56:187:50Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon11:031.311:351.04:080.36:080.46:167:51Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:061.35:300.37:000.46:157:52Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:381.11:091.36:560.37:470.36:147:53Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:381.32:071.38:050.28:280.36:137:54Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri2:331.43:001.29:070.29:080.26:117:55Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:251.63:511.210:090.19:490.26:107:56New Moon30Sat
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 1:51 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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