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 4h 13m 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 - Jan 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:100.95:13-0.36:530.07:234:55Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:021.06:04-0.47:48-0.17:244:56Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:550.51:511.06:53-0.58:42-0.17:244:56Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:470.52:421.17:42-0.59:36-0.27:244:57Full Moon4Mon
5Tue2:400.63:341.28:34-0.610:29-0.27:244:58Full Moon5Tue
6Wed3:360.64:261.29:34-0.611:18-0.37:244:59Full Moon6Wed
7Thu4:310.65:161.110:35-0.67:245:00Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:240.66:051.112:05-0.311:34 AM-0.57:245:01Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:200.76:571.012:54-0.312:36-0.47:235:02Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:210.77:530.91:43-0.41:44-0.47:235:03Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:280.78:500.72:32-0.42:51-0.37:235:04Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:330.89:440.63:20-0.43:58-0.27:235:05Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:350.810:370.64:09-0.45:09-0.17:235:06Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu11:400.811:330.55:01-0.46:18-0.17:225:07Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:400.95:55-0.47:15-0.17:225:08Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:280.51:320.96:44-0.48:05-0.17:215:09Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:190.52:180.97:29-0.58:52-0.17:215:10Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:070.53:010.98:12-0.49:38-0.27:215:11New Moon18Mon
19Tue2:540.53:430.98:54-0.410:19-0.27:205:12New Moon19Tue
20Wed3:400.54:210.99:36-0.410:58-0.27:205:13New Moon20Wed
21Thu4:240.54:570.910:18-0.411:33-0.27:195:15New Moon21Thu
22Fri5:040.55:310.910:57-0.37:195:16Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:420.56:040.812:08-0.211:35 AM-0.37:185:17Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:210.56:380.712:41-0.212:16-0.27:175:18Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:030.57:150.71:14-0.21:04-0.27:175:19Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:520.67:580.61:46-0.32:01-0.17:165:20First Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:450.68:440.62:17-0.33:020.07:155:21First Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:370.79:340.52:51-0.34:070.07:145:23First Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:310.810:270.53:32-0.45:220.07:145:24First Quarter29Fri
30Sat11:310.811:280.54:23-0.46:280.07:135:25Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:320.95:29-0.47:25-0.17:125:26Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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