Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chestertown, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chestertown, MD.
Next low tide : in 1h 57m at 9:01 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:203.58:322.01:010.43:180.75:398:24New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:143.49:282.02:020.44:080.75:398:24New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:053.310:212.13:060.54:550.75:388:25Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:543.111:152.24:060.65:420.85:388:26Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:432.85:050.86:280.85:388:26Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:162.212:352.66:091.07:110.85:388:27First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:202.31:272.47:131.17:510.85:378:28First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:202.42:152.28:161.38:290.85:378:28First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:142.63:022.19:231.49:060.85:378:29First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:072.73:511.910:341.49:450.85:378:29Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:582.84:451.811:351.310:240.85:378:30Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:442.95:381.712:251.25:378:30Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:253.06:251.71:131.15:378:31Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:053.07:101.72:001.15:378:31Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:453.17:551.712:140.82:451.05:378:31Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:263.18:411.812:540.83:261.05:378:32Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:063.19:251.91:400.84:040.95:378:32Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:443.110:072.02:330.84:410.95:378:33Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:213.110:512.13:250.85:180.85:378:33Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:593.011:402.24:160.95:550.85:378:33Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:412.85:141.06:310.75:378:33Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:362.412:302.76:241.17:060.75:388:34Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:342.61:232.57:361.27:400.65:388:34Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:292.82:172.38:491.28:160.55:388:34Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:243.03:142.110:061.28:590.55:388:34Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:233.24:152.011:181.19:540.55:398:34Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:233.35:191.912:191.05:398:34Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:203.46:191.91:161.05:408:34Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:153.47:162.02:110.95:408:34New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:093.48:142.112:530.53:020.95:408:34New Moon30Wed
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 11:33 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 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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