Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chesapeake Beach, MD

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chesapeake Beach, MD.
Next low tide : in 2h 53m at 3:13 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:31 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8576363
Common Questions About Tides

Chesapeake Beach, MD Tides - May 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:091.310:460.92:580.55:080.66:087:57Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu11:001.211:371.04:020.55:550.66:077:58Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri11:521.25:140.56:390.56:067:59Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:321.112:461.26:370.57:180.56:058:00Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:251.21:371.17:450.57:520.46:048:01Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:121.42:251.18:430.48:230.36:028:02Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:571.53:111.19:400.48:550.36:018:03New Moon7Tue
8Wed3:431.64:001.110:390.39:320.26:008:04New Moon8Wed
9Thu4:311.74:511.011:360.310:150.25:598:05New Moon9Thu
10Fri5:201.85:421.012:290.35:588:06New Moon10Fri
11Sat6:101.86:321.01:230.35:578:07Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:021.87:241.012:010.22:190.35:568:07Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:591.78:251.01:000.33:150.45:558:08Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:061.69:331.12:120.34:090.45:548:09First Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:131.510:381.13:310.45:010.55:548:10First Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:141.411:421.24:460.45:520.55:538:11First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:131.36:030.56:410.45:528:12First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:451.41:091.27:180.57:250.45:518:13Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:441.51:591.18:200.58:030.45:508:14Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:341.62:441.19:150.58:380.35:498:15Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:191.63:271.010:070.49:120.45:498:15Full Moon21Tue
22Wed4:011.74:121.010:560.49:450.45:488:16Full Moon22Wed
23Thu4:421.74:581.011:400.410:200.45:478:17Full Moon23Thu
24Fri5:201.75:411.012:210.45:478:18Full Moon24Fri
25Sat5:571.66:221.01:010.55:468:19Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:331.67:021.01:420.55:458:20Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:101.57:441.012:080.52:240.55:458:20Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:501.58:321.012:470.53:070.55:448:21Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:351.49:251.01:330.63:460.65:448:22Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:241.410:171.12:320.64:220.65:438:23Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri10:121.311:061.23:400.74:550.55:438:23Third Quarter31Fri
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 6:52 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 (46% 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