Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chesapeake Beach, MD

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chesapeake Beach, MD.
Next low tide : 10:22 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 4:15 pm (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8576363
Common Questions About Tides

Chesapeake Beach, MD Tides - Jan 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:340.88:530.82:39-0.32:56-0.27:244:54Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue9:380.89:480.73:27-0.34:05-0.17:244:55Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed10:410.910:440.64:16-0.45:18-0.17:244:56Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu11:450.911:420.65:10-0.46:28-0.17:244:57Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:461.06:05-0.47:26-0.17:244:58Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:390.51:401.06:56-0.58:19-0.17:244:58Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:310.52:301.07:43-0.59:10-0.17:244:59New Moon7Sun
8Mon2:210.63:171.08:30-0.59:57-0.27:245:00New Moon8Mon
9Tue3:110.64:011.09:17-0.510:41-0.27:245:01New Moon9Tue
10Wed4:000.64:410.910:04-0.411:20-0.27:245:02New Moon10Wed
11Thu4:460.65:190.910:47-0.411:58-0.27:245:03Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:300.65:550.911:27-0.37:235:04Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:130.56:320.812:34-0.212:08-0.27:235:05Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:580.57:110.71:11-0.212:53-0.27:235:06Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:480.57:540.61:46-0.21:46-0.17:235:07First Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:400.68:380.62:20-0.22:430.07:225:08First Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:300.69:220.52:51-0.33:430.07:225:09First Quarter17Wed
18Thu10:200.710:070.53:24-0.34:510.07:215:10First Quarter18Thu
19Fri11:130.710:580.44:04-0.36:000.07:215:12First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:090.84:56-0.46:570.07:215:13Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:010.95:55-0.47:48-0.17:205:14Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:520.41:500.96:50-0.58:37-0.17:195:15Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:440.52:381.07:42-0.59:27-0.27:195:16Full Moon23Tue
24Wed2:360.53:281.08:37-0.610:15-0.37:185:17Full Moon24Wed
25Thu3:300.64:171.09:37-0.611:01-0.37:185:18Full Moon25Thu
26Fri4:240.75:041.010:37-0.611:44-0.47:175:19Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:170.75:511.011:35-0.57:165:21Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:100.86:400.912:29-0.412:35-0.47:165:22Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:080.87:330.81:16-0.41:41-0.47:155:23Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:120.88:300.72:04-0.42:47-0.37:145:24Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed9:170.89:260.62:54-0.43:52-0.27:135:25Third 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 7:18 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (0% illuminated). This places Chesapeake Beach, MD in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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