Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chesapeake Beach, MD

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chesapeake Beach, MD.
Next low tide : in 1h 53m at 2:02 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:131.39:510.91:580.44:200.56:087:57First Quarter1Mon
2Tue10:061.310:431.03:010.55:010.56:077:58First Quarter2Tue
3Wed10:551.211:361.14:080.55:430.56:067:59First Quarter3Wed
4Thu11:451.25:250.56:240.56:058:00First Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:311.212:401.16:510.57:030.46:048:01Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:251.41:341.17:580.57:380.36:028:02Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun2:141.52:251.18:580.48:130.36:018:03Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon3:011.73:151.09:570.48:490.26:008:04Full Moon8Mon
9Tue3:501.84:081.010:560.39:330.25:598:05Full Moon9Tue
10Wed4:411.85:021.011:520.310:250.25:588:06Full Moon10Wed
11Thu5:341.85:541.012:450.35:578:07Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:261.86:461.01:390.35:568:08Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:211.77:421.012:260.22:340.45:558:08Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:221.68:471.11:330.33:280.45:548:09Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon9:271.59:561.12:480.44:170.55:538:10Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue10:281.411:011.24:020.45:050.55:538:11Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed11:231.25:150.55:520.45:528:12Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:041.312:171.16:310.56:380.45:518:13Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:051.41:101.17:400.57:190.45:508:14Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:581.51:581.08:370.57:560.45:498:15Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:441.62:431.09:290.58:290.45:498:15Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:251.63:281.010:180.59:000.45:488:16New Moon22Mon
23Tue4:051.64:141.011:040.59:320.45:478:17New Moon23Tue
24Wed4:451.64:591.011:460.510:070.45:478:18New Moon24Wed
25Thu5:231.65:421.012:250.55:468:19New Moon25Thu
26Fri5:591.66:211.01:040.55:458:20Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:351.67:001.01:450.55:458:20Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:111.57:411.012:060.52:250.55:448:21Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:491.58:301.012:490.53:040.55:448:22Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue8:321.49:251.11:390.63:400.55:438:23First Quarter30Tue
31Wed9:191.410:181.22:430.64:120.55:438:23First Quarter31Wed
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 5:22 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 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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