Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chesapeake Beach, MD

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chesapeake Beach, MD.
Next low tide : in 3h 12m at 10:58 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:531.63:261.89:170.49:590.56:025:49New Moon1Tue
2Wed3:431.64:191.810:020.310:580.56:025:47New Moon2Wed
3Thu4:331.55:111.910:470.311:560.56:035:46Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:221.46:021.911:320.36:045:44Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:111.36:581.812:550.612:210.36:055:43Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:061.38:011.71:560.61:160.46:065:41First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:101.29:051.62:560.72:180.56:075:40First Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:151.210:051.63:540.73:200.56:085:38First Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:181.211:041.54:530.74:240.66:095:37First Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:221.211:591.55:500.75:320.66:105:35Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:241.36:370.66:330.66:115:34Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:481.41:171.47:170.67:240.66:125:32Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:291.42:021.47:520.58:110.66:135:31Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:081.42:441.58:260.58:580.66:145:29Full Moon14Mon
15Tue2:471.33:251.58:580.49:450.66:155:28Full Moon15Tue
16Wed3:251.34:041.69:300.410:310.66:165:26Full Moon16Wed
17Thu4:041.34:401.610:000.411:140.66:175:25Full Moon17Thu
18Fri4:401.25:141.610:280.411:580.66:185:24Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:151.25:491.610:550.46:195:22Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:491.16:261.612:440.711:25 AM0.46:205:21Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:271.17:091.51:340.712:010.46:215:20Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:161.08:011.52:240.712:460.46:225:18Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:191.08:571.53:130.61:450.56:235:17Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:221.19:521.54:020.62:530.56:245:16Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:231.110:481.44:540.54:100.56:255:14Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat11:261.211:471.45:450.55:370.56:265:13Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:261.46:310.46:490.46:275:12Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:431.41:221.57:140.37:500.46:285:11Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:361.42:141.67:560.28:500.36:295:09New Moon29Tue
30Wed2:271.33:071.78:390.19:510.36:315:08New Moon30Wed
31Thu3:181.34:001.79:260.110:490.36:325:07New Moon31Thu
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 1:36 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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