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 5h 38m 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 - Sep 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:391.92:401.39:320.78:420.46:347:37Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:321.93:381.410:180.79:460.46:357:35New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:231.84:351.511:010.610:500.56:367:34New Moon3Tue
4Wed5:101.75:301.611:400.511:500.56:377:32New Moon4Wed
5Thu5:521.66:201.712:170.56:387:31Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:321.57:081.712:450.612:510.56:397:29Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:121.47:591.71:410.71:250.56:407:28Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:551.38:521.72:400.82:000.56:417:26Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:451.29:481.73:390.92:370.66:417:24First Quarter9Mon
10Tue9:411.110:411.64:370.93:160.66:427:23First Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:371.111:351.65:400.93:590.76:437:21First Quarter11Wed
12Thu11:341.16:480.94:490.76:447:20First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:331.612:351.17:440.95:560.76:457:18Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:281.61:341.18:250.87:050.76:467:17Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:151.62:231.29:010.88:000.76:477:15Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:551.73:081.29:340.78:500.76:487:13Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:321.63:511.310:070.79:410.76:497:12Full Moon17Tue
18Wed4:071.64:341.410:390.610:350.76:497:10Full Moon18Wed
19Thu4:431.65:151.611:090.611:290.76:507:09Full Moon19Thu
20Fri5:191.55:551.711:360.56:517:07Full Moon20Fri
21Sat5:551.56:351.712:210.712:020.56:527:05Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:321.47:171.81:140.712:300.46:537:04Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:121.38:071.82:130.81:010.46:547:02Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:011.29:061.83:170.81:420.46:557:01Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:031.110:101.84:200.82:360.56:566:59Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu10:111.111:151.85:250.83:420.56:576:57Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri11:171.16:330.84:590.56:586:56Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:231.812:271.27:310.86:300.56:586:54Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:291.712:341.37:190.76:450.55:595:53Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:241.71:341.48:010.67:480.56:005:51Waning Crescent30Mon
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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