Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chestertown, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chestertown, MD.
Next low tide : 8:14 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 40m at 3:00 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573343
Common Questions About Tides

Chestertown, MD Tides - Oct 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:132.67:513.11:191.21:140.85:595:48New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:512.58:333.32:141.21:440.76:005:46New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:312.49:153.43:071.22:150.76:015:45Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:122.310:003.44:011.32:490.66:025:43Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:552.110:533.35:011.33:300.66:035:42Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:482.011:573.36:041.44:200.76:045:40First Quarter6Sat
7Sun11:562.07:061.45:280.86:055:39First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:053.21:072.08:081.46:460.86:065:37First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:113.12:162.19:101.38:090.96:075:35First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:163.03:272.210:031.29:320.96:085:34Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:162.94:332.510:461.010:410.86:095:32Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:062.85:302.711:240.911:410.86:105:31Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:502.76:212.912:000.86:115:29Full Moon13Sat
14Sun6:322.57:113.112:390.912:360.76:125:28Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:142.47:583.21:360.91:110.66:135:26Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:562.38:413.22:271.01:460.66:145:25Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:382.29:223.13:151.12:190.66:155:24Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:182.110:023.04:021.12:500.76:165:22Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:592.010:462.94:521.23:210.86:175:21Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:461.911:382.85:441.33:550.86:185:19Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:421.86:361.34:390.96:195:18Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:352.712:431.77:271.35:361.06:205:17Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:282.61:401.78:181.36:381.06:215:15Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:172.62:371.89:061.27:471.16:225:14Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:062.53:352.09:471.19:101.16:235:13Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:522.44:272.210:200.910:191.16:245:11Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:342.45:122.410:490.811:151.06:255:10Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:132.35:542.711:170.66:275:09Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:522.26:362.912:100.911:45 AM0.46:285:08New Moon29Mon
30Tue6:342.17:213.11:080.912:150.36:295:06New Moon30Tue
31Wed7:192.08:073.22:040.812:520.26:305:05New Moon31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8573343)

Common Questions About Chestertown, MD Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Chestertown, MD today?

Slack tide in Chestertown, MD is approximately 5:37 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 Chestertown, MD?

Chestertown, MD is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Chestertown, 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 Chestertown, MD?

Tide predictions for Chestertown, 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 Chestertown, MD?

Tide data for Chestertown, MD is sourced from NOAA Station #8573343. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8573343.

What is the moon phase in Chestertown, MD tonight?

Tonight the moon over Chestertown, MD is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Chestertown, MD in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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