Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chesapeake Beach, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chesapeake Beach, MD.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:31 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 48m at 11:24 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8576363
Common Questions About Tides

Chesapeake Beach, MD Tides - Apr 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:521.01:491.17:160.08:020.25:506:29Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:451.12:311.18:080.18:400.25:496:30Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:331.13:101.08:590.19:170.25:476:31Full Moon3Tue
4Wed3:191.23:491.09:470.19:510.25:466:32Full Moon4Wed
5Thu4:021.24:261.010:330.110:220.25:446:33Full Moon5Thu
6Fri4:401.35:021.011:150.210:500.25:436:34Full Moon6Fri
7Sat5:151.35:370.911:560.211:140.25:416:35Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:491.36:130.912:400.35:406:35Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:241.36:510.81:270.35:386:36Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:031.37:340.812:050.32:160.45:376:37Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:521.28:240.812:430.33:060.45:356:38Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:481.29:160.81:320.33:570.55:346:39Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:441.210:090.82:310.34:520.55:326:40Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:421.211:060.93:360.35:460.55:316:41Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun11:431.24:580.36:330.45:296:42Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:061.012:401.26:180.37:120.35:286:43Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:011.21:311.27:210.27:500.35:266:44Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:521.32:191.28:210.18:270.25:256:45New Moon18Wed
19Thu2:411.53:091.29:220.19:060.25:246:46New Moon19Thu
20Fri3:321.63:591.110:220.19:480.15:226:47New Moon20Fri
21Sat4:231.74:491.111:190.110:320.15:216:48New Moon21Sat
22Sun5:131.75:371.012:150.15:196:49Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:041.76:281.01:130.25:186:50Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:011.67:260.912:090.22:130.35:176:51Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:071.58:311.01:130.23:100.45:156:52First Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:151.49:341.02:260.34:060.45:146:53First Quarter26Thu
27Fri10:201.310:361.13:370.35:030.55:136:54First Quarter27Fri
28Sat11:241.211:401.24:520.45:570.45:126:55First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:231.27:060.47:420.46:107:56Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:401.22:111.18:060.48:200.46:097:56Waxing Gibbous30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8576363)

Common Questions About Chesapeake Beach, MD Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Chesapeake Beach, MD today?

Slack tide in Chesapeake Beach, MD is approximately 2:57 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Chesapeake Beach, MD in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA