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 5h 32m 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 - Oct 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:571.26:471.71:070.811:32 AM0.56:015:50Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:291.17:341.72:020.912:050.56:025:49Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:131.08:311.62:580.912:480.56:035:47Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:191.09:301.63:540.91:430.56:045:46Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:281.010:281.64:540.92:470.56:055:44Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:361.111:291.65:510.84:010.66:055:42Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:451.26:370.75:360.66:065:41Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:271.612:481.37:170.66:530.56:075:39Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:191.61:441.57:540.57:580.56:085:38Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:061.62:361.68:300.49:020.56:095:36New Moon10Sat
11Sun2:541.53:291.89:080.310:070.46:105:35New Moon11Sun
12Mon3:421.44:211.99:470.311:070.56:115:33New Moon12Mon
13Tue4:301.35:111.910:280.36:125:32Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:161.26:021.912:050.511:09 AM0.26:135:31Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:031.16:581.81:050.611:55 AM0.36:145:29Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:561.18:021.72:070.712:480.36:155:28First Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:001.09:091.63:070.71:540.46:165:26First Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:081.010:111.54:050.73:010.56:175:25First Quarter18Sun
19Mon10:131.111:101.45:050.74:090.56:185:23First Quarter19Mon
20Tue11:201.15:590.75:210.66:195:22Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:031.412:241.26:410.66:250.66:205:21Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:471.41:161.37:150.57:180.66:215:19Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:251.32:001.37:450.58:060.66:225:18Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:011.32:411.48:130.48:550.66:235:17Full Moon24Sat
25Sun2:371.23:191.58:390.49:450.66:245:15Full Moon25Sun
26Mon3:131.13:561.59:030.410:330.66:255:14Full Moon26Mon
27Tue3:501.14:311.69:270.311:180.66:265:13Full Moon27Tue
28Wed4:251.05:051.69:530.36:285:12Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:591.05:401.612:040.610:24 AM0.36:295:10Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:320.96:191.612:530.610:59 AM0.36:305:09Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:090.97:071.51:450.611:39 AM0.36:315:08Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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