Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chesapeake Beach, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chesapeake Beach, MD.
Next low tide : 1:35 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 10m at 6:53 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8576363
Common Questions About Tides

Chesapeake Beach, MD Tides - Sep 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:251.66:581.612:290.712:510.56:357:36Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:031.57:431.61:170.81:230.66:367:35Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:421.48:301.62:070.81:540.66:377:33Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:261.39:201.63:020.92:240.66:377:32First Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:161.210:101.63:570.92:560.66:387:30First Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:081.210:581.64:530.93:320.76:397:29First Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:581.111:491.65:560.94:140.76:407:27First Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:531.16:590.95:060.76:417:25Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:441.612:521.17:500.96:170.76:427:24Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:361.71:471.28:320.87:260.66:437:22Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:221.72:361.39:110.78:230.66:447:21Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:041.73:231.39:500.79:170.66:457:19Full Moon12Sat
13Sun3:471.74:111.510:290.610:160.66:457:18Full Moon13Sun
14Mon4:311.75:001.611:070.511:150.66:467:16Full Moon14Mon
15Tue5:151.75:471.711:440.56:477:14Full Moon15Tue
16Wed5:591.66:341.812:120.612:200.46:487:13Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:431.57:241.81:100.612:570.46:497:11Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:301.48:191.82:120.71:380.46:507:10Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:251.39:231.83:170.72:270.46:517:08Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:281.210:261.84:210.73:240.56:527:06Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:311.211:301.85:260.84:270.56:537:05Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue11:351.26:330.85:380.56:537:03Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:361.712:411.37:320.76:530.56:547:02Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:381.71:441.38:210.77:570.56:557:00Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:301.72:401.49:040.68:530.56:566:58Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:151.63:311.59:450.69:460.66:576:57New Moon26Sat
27Sun3:571.64:211.610:240.510:390.66:586:55New Moon27Sun
28Mon4:381.55:071.611:010.511:280.66:596:54New Moon28Mon
29Tue5:181.55:501.611:350.57:006:52New Moon29Tue
30Wed5:551.46:291.612:140.712:060.57:016:50Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 10:14 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 Waxing Crescent (14% 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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