Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chesapeake Beach, MD

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chesapeake Beach, MD.
Next low tide : in 4h 02m at 2:37 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:39 pm (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8576363
Common Questions About Tides

Chesapeake Beach, MD Tides - Aug 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:311.67:051.312:090.71:110.56:068:18Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:031.57:481.412:540.71:400.56:078:17Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:361.48:341.41:420.82:050.56:088:16Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:111.39:211.52:390.92:270.56:098:14Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:491.210:071.53:380.92:480.56:108:13Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:321.110:511.64:400.93:150.56:118:12Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:171.011:401.65:491.03:500.56:128:11Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:081.07:020.94:330.56:128:10Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:351.712:111.08:010.95:280.56:138:09Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:321.71:201.08:490.86:400.56:148:08Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:251.82:211.19:350.87:500.56:158:07Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:151.83:171.110:200.78:530.46:168:05New Moon12Wed
13Thu4:041.94:131.211:030.69:590.46:178:04New Moon13Thu
14Fri4:521.95:101.411:430.511:090.56:188:03New Moon14Fri
15Sat5:391.86:021.512:200.56:198:02Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:221.76:541.612:130.512:570.46:208:00Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:061.67:481.71:160.61:340.46:217:59Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:531.48:481.82:230.62:120.46:217:58Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:461.39:511.83:330.72:550.46:227:56First Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:431.210:521.84:410.83:410.46:237:55First Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:411.111:551.85:530.84:320.56:247:54First Quarter21Fri
22Sat11:401.17:070.85:350.56:257:52Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:021.812:461.18:070.86:470.56:267:51Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:031.71:501.28:550.87:500.56:277:49Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:531.72:461.29:380.88:430.66:287:48Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:371.73:381.310:180.79:330.66:297:46Full Moon26Wed
27Thu4:161.74:291.310:540.710:230.76:307:45Full Moon27Thu
28Fri4:521.65:151.411:270.611:110.76:307:44Full Moon28Fri
29Sat5:271.65:571.511:560.611:560.76:317:42Full Moon29Sat
30Sun5:591.56:341.512:220.66:327:41Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:301.57:101.612:410.812:440.66:337:39Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 6:08 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Chesapeake Beach, MD in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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