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 4h 45m 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 - Dec 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:410.95:261.410:45-0.27:054:45Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:320.86:131.312:170.111:37 AM-0.27:064:45Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:240.87:031.21:070.112:30-0.17:074:44Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:240.87:571.11:570.11:280.07:084:44First Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:290.88:491.02:440.12:290.17:094:44First Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:310.89:380.93:290.03:270.27:104:44First Quarter6Fri
7Sat10:280.810:260.84:120.04:300.27:104:44First Quarter7Sat
8Sun11:250.911:150.84:560.05:360.27:114:44First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:190.95:390.06:360.27:124:44Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:050.71:051.06:19-0.17:270.27:134:44Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:520.71:461.06:54-0.18:140.17:144:44Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:350.62:261.17:28-0.29:020.17:144:45Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:160.63:051.18:02-0.29:500.17:154:45Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:570.63:451.18:38-0.210:350.07:164:45Full Moon14Sat
15Sun3:400.64:241.29:20-0.311:180.07:174:45Full Moon15Sun
16Mon4:240.65:031.210:05-0.311:590.07:174:46Full Moon16Mon
17Tue5:070.65:411.110:51-0.27:184:46Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:520.66:231.112:42-0.111:38 AM-0.27:194:46Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:430.77:101.01:26-0.112:34-0.27:194:47Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:440.78:041.02:11-0.11:44-0.17:204:47Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:480.89:000.92:55-0.22:570.07:204:48Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:480.89:550.83:39-0.24:100.07:214:48Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:490.910:520.74:27-0.35:270.07:214:49Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:511.011:520.75:20-0.46:36-0.17:224:49Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:511.16:14-0.47:36-0.17:224:50Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:500.61:461.17:04-0.58:32-0.17:224:51Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:440.62:401.27:54-0.59:27-0.27:234:51New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:370.63:321.28:45-0.510:19-0.27:234:52New Moon28Sat
29Sun3:300.64:221.19:39-0.511:06-0.27:234:53New Moon29Sun
30Mon4:230.65:071.110:32-0.511:51-0.27:234:53Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:130.65:521.011:21-0.47:244:54Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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