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 3h 35m 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 - Jun 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:581.311:571.34:510.75:290.55:438:24Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun11:481.26:140.76:050.45:428:25Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:501.512:441.17:290.66:440.45:428:25Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:411.61:411.18:300.67:240.35:418:26Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:301.72:361.09:290.58:060.35:418:27Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:191.83:301.010:280.48:510.25:418:27New Moon6Thu
7Fri4:101.94:261.011:250.49:430.25:418:28New Moon7Fri
8Sat5:041.95:221.012:180.45:418:28New Moon8Sat
9Sun5:581.96:161.11:100.45:408:29Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:521.87:111.12:010.45:408:29Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:471.78:121.21:000.32:520.45:408:30Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:481.69:211.22:130.43:400.45:408:30First Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:481.510:261.33:270.54:250.45:408:31First Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:421.311:271.44:370.65:090.45:408:31First Quarter14Fri
15Sat11:321.25:520.65:520.45:408:32First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:271.512:251.17:070.66:360.45:408:32Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:241.61:181.08:100.67:180.45:408:32Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:131.72:081.09:040.67:560.45:408:33Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:561.72:561.09:530.68:310.45:408:33Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:371.73:431.010:410.69:060.55:418:33Full Moon20Thu
21Fri4:181.74:311.011:240.59:420.55:418:34Full Moon21Fri
22Sat4:581.75:171.012:030.55:418:34Full Moon22Sat
23Sun5:371.75:591.012:410.55:418:34Full Moon23Sun
24Mon6:131.76:381.01:180.55:428:34Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:481.67:181.11:550.55:428:34Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:231.68:021.112:330.62:310.55:428:34Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:001.58:531.21:200.63:040.55:438:34Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:411.49:451.32:190.73:330.55:438:34Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:271.410:341.43:280.84:000.55:438:34Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun10:141.311:231.54:380.84:270.45:448:34Third Quarter30Sun
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 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.

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