Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chesapeake Beach, MD

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chesapeake Beach, MD.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:19 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 32m at 8:43 pm (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8576363
Common Questions About Tides

Chesapeake Beach, MD Tides - Dec 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:430.76:421.312:500.211:43 AM-0.27:054:45Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:410.77:421.21:440.212:48-0.17:064:45Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:510.78:411.12:350.21:580.07:074:44First Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:030.89:321.03:210.13:070.17:084:44First Quarter4Sun
5Mon10:080.810:190.94:050.14:150.27:094:44First Quarter5Mon
6Tue11:110.911:060.84:490.05:280.27:104:44First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:111.05:310.06:350.27:104:44Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:011.06:10-0.17:290.27:114:44Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:420.61:431.16:44-0.18:180.27:124:44Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:260.62:231.17:16-0.19:060.17:134:44Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:080.63:031.17:46-0.29:530.17:144:44Full Moon11Sun
12Mon2:500.53:431.28:18-0.210:380.17:144:45Full Moon12Mon
13Tue3:320.54:231.28:54-0.211:190.17:154:45Full Moon13Tue
14Wed4:130.55:001.29:34-0.211:590.17:164:45Full Moon14Wed
15Thu4:520.55:361.110:18-0.27:174:45Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:310.56:121.112:400.111:00 AM-0.27:174:46Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:150.56:501.01:200.011:45 AM-0.17:184:46Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:080.57:341.01:590.012:39-0.17:194:46Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:100.68:230.92:36-0.11:490.07:194:47Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue9:110.79:120.83:10-0.13:050.07:204:47Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed10:070.810:030.73:44-0.24:250.17:204:48Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:041.010:580.64:21-0.35:470.17:214:48Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:041.15:06-0.46:570.07:214:49Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:021.25:58-0.47:580.07:224:49Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:560.51:571.26:49-0.58:57-0.17:224:50Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:500.52:531.37:41-0.59:55-0.17:224:51New Moon26Mon
27Tue2:440.53:501.38:37-0.610:48-0.17:234:51New Moon27Tue
28Wed3:400.54:441.29:40-0.611:36-0.17:234:52New Moon28Wed
29Thu4:350.65:341.110:41-0.57:234:53Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:300.66:211.012:22-0.111:39 AM-0.47:234:53Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:250.61:08-0.112:38-0.37:244:54Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 12:01 am — 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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