Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chesapeake Beach, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chesapeake Beach, MD.
Next low tide : in 5h 29m at 12:54 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:23 pm (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8576363
Common Questions About Tides

Chesapeake Beach, MD Tides - Dec 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:060.910:580.94:470.15:110.37:054:45First Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:580.911:480.85:280.06:190.37:064:44Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:461.06:080.07:150.27:074:44Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:370.81:311.16:46-0.18:080.27:084:44Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:240.82:151.27:23-0.29:020.17:094:44Full Moon5Sat
6Sun2:110.83:021.38:03-0.39:560.17:094:44Full Moon6Sun
7Mon3:010.83:511.38:49-0.310:480.07:104:44Full Moon7Mon
8Tue3:530.74:401.49:43-0.311:380.07:114:44Full Moon8Tue
9Wed4:460.75:281.310:39-0.37:124:44Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:380.76:191.312:28-0.111:36 AM-0.37:134:44Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:340.77:141.21:20-0.112:40-0.27:144:44Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:390.88:141.12:12-0.11:52-0.17:144:44Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:480.89:131.03:02-0.13:03-0.17:154:45Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon9:530.910:080.93:52-0.24:130.07:164:45Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:560.911:030.84:42-0.25:270.07:164:45Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:001.05:34-0.36:340.07:174:45Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:581.16:23-0.37:320.07:184:46Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:520.71:481.17:08-0.38:240.07:184:46Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:400.72:351.17:50-0.49:140.07:194:47New Moon19Sat
20Sun2:270.63:201.18:32-0.310:020.07:194:47New Moon20Sun
21Mon3:140.64:021.19:14-0.310:45-0.17:204:48New Moon21Mon
22Tue4:010.64:421.19:56-0.311:26-0.17:204:48New Moon22Tue
23Wed4:460.65:191.010:36-0.37:214:49Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:280.65:551.012:04-0.111:13 AM-0.27:214:49Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:100.66:320.912:44-0.111:50 AM-0.27:224:50Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:540.57:110.91:23-0.112:31-0.17:224:50Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:450.57:540.82:01-0.11:220.07:224:51First Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:380.68:380.72:36-0.12:230.07:234:52First Quarter28Mon
29Tue9:290.69:220.73:09-0.23:250.17:234:52First Quarter29Tue
30Wed10:190.710:080.63:42-0.24:350.17:234:53First Quarter30Wed
31Thu11:120.811:020.64:21-0.35:510.17:234:54Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 3:38 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 7% 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 (7% 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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