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 4h 05m 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 - May 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:171.74:431.111:090.110:340.26:097:57New Moon1Sun
2Mon5:091.75:331.112:050.16:087:58New Moon2Mon
3Tue5:591.76:221.112:590.26:067:59Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:491.77:111.012:070.21:520.36:058:00Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:401.68:051.012:550.32:470.36:048:00Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:381.59:061.01:510.33:390.46:038:01Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:401.410:081.12:560.44:300.56:028:02First Quarter7Sat
8Sun10:381.311:071.14:000.55:200.56:018:03First Quarter8Sun
9Mon11:331.25:050.56:110.56:008:04First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:051.112:291.26:150.66:580.55:598:05First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:031.21:221.17:200.67:370.55:588:06Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:531.32:071.18:140.58:110.45:578:07Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:371.42:491.19:020.58:420.45:568:08Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:161.53:291.09:510.59:100.45:558:09Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:541.54:101.010:400.59:380.45:548:10Full Moon15Sun
16Mon4:311.64:511.011:270.410:080.45:538:11Full Moon16Mon
17Tue5:091.65:301.012:110.45:528:12Full Moon17Tue
18Wed5:451.66:081.012:530.45:518:12Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:221.66:461.01:370.45:518:13Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:021.67:291.012:020.42:240.55:508:14Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:471.68:231.012:480.43:110.55:498:15Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:411.59:251.11:430.53:570.55:488:16Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:411.510:251.12:550.54:430.55:488:17Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue10:391.411:231.34:120.55:290.45:478:18Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed11:371.45:330.56:180.45:468:18Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:231.412:371.36:540.57:040.45:468:19Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:231.51:361.28:030.47:470.35:458:20Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:171.72:311.29:040.48:280.35:458:21Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:091.83:241.110:040.39:100.35:448:21New Moon29Sun
30Mon4:011.94:171.111:030.39:570.35:448:22New Moon30Mon
31Tue4:531.95:101.111:560.310:490.35:438:23New Moon31Tue
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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