Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chestertown, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chestertown, MD.
Next low tide : 7:32 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 37m at 2:06 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573343
Common Questions About Tides

Chestertown, MD Tides - Nov 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:282.24:042.29:510.810:041.06:315:03Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:132.24:542.310:260.710:571.06:335:02Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:552.15:362.410:560.611:450.96:345:01Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:332.06:152.611:240.56:355:00Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:101.96:532.712:340.911:51 AM0.46:364:59New Moon5Thu
6Fri6:481.87:312.71:240.912:180.46:374:58New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:261.78:092.82:110.812:480.36:384:57New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:041.68:462.82:560.81:230.36:394:56New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:411.69:242.83:410.82:020.36:404:55Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:191.510:052.74:270.92:430.36:424:54Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:021.510:522.65:160.83:280.36:434:53Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:591.511:472.56:050.84:220.46:444:52First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:101.66:500.75:360.56:454:51First Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:442.41:171.77:340.66:550.66:464:51First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:382.32:191.98:190.58:180.66:474:50First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:322.23:212.29:040.39:400.56:484:49Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:292.04:212.59:480.110:480.46:494:48Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:241.95:152.710:290.011:480.46:504:48Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:161.86:072.911:09-0.26:524:47Full Moon19Thu
20Fri6:061.77:002.912:480.311:52 AM-0.36:534:46Full Moon20Fri
21Sat6:571.67:532.91:460.312:39-0.36:544:46Full Moon21Sat
22Sun7:481.68:452.82:400.31:33-0.36:554:45Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:391.59:342.63:310.42:26-0.26:564:45Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:291.510:242.44:210.43:18-0.16:574:44Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:231.511:162.25:110.54:130.16:584:44Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:251.46:000.45:140.36:594:43Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:112.012:331.56:460.46:160.47:004:43Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:011.91:351.57:280.37:180.67:014:42Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:461.72:321.68:080.38:250.67:024:42Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:311.63:291.78:480.29:350.67:034:42Waning Crescent30Mon
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 4:49 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Chestertown, MD in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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