Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chesapeake Beach, MD

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chesapeake Beach, MD.
Next low tide : 3:13 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 48m at 9:22 am (1.2 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 - Dec 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:240.74:131.39:10-0.111:050.27:054:45New Moon1Sun
2Mon4:090.74:521.39:47-0.111:470.27:064:45New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:520.75:301.210:23-0.17:074:45Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:330.66:081.212:290.210:58 AM0.07:074:44Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:140.66:491.11:140.211:33 AM0.07:084:44Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:000.67:341.12:000.212:140.07:094:44Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:570.58:221.02:410.21:050.17:104:44First Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:560.69:061.03:190.12:090.17:114:44First Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:490.79:490.93:540.13:180.27:124:44First Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:410.810:320.84:280.04:360.27:134:44First Quarter10Tue
11Wed11:350.911:210.75:02-0.15:570.27:134:44Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:261.05:39-0.27:020.27:144:45Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:130.71:141.16:17-0.27:590.17:154:45Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:050.62:021.26:55-0.38:570.07:164:45Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:550.62:521.37:37-0.49:550.07:164:45Full Moon15Sun
16Mon2:460.63:441.48:23-0.410:500.07:174:46Full Moon16Mon
17Tue3:400.64:381.49:19-0.411:42-0.17:184:46Full Moon17Tue
18Wed4:350.65:311.310:22-0.47:184:46Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:290.66:241.212:34-0.111:24 AM-0.47:194:47Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:270.67:221.11:27-0.112:30-0.37:204:47Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:340.68:221.02:18-0.11:45-0.27:204:48Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:460.79:180.93:05-0.12:58-0.17:214:48Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:530.810:090.73:50-0.24:11-0.17:214:49Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue10:570.911:000.64:36-0.25:270.07:214:49Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:010.95:22-0.36:380.07:224:50Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:571.06:07-0.37:360.07:224:50Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:430.51:451.06:49-0.48:270.07:234:51Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:300.52:301.07:28-0.49:160.07:234:52Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:150.53:131.08:06-0.410:02-0.17:234:52New Moon29Sun
30Mon3:010.53:551.08:45-0.310:44-0.17:234:53New Moon30Mon
31Tue3:470.44:341.09:25-0.311:22-0.17:244:54New 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 12:17 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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