Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chestertown, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chestertown, MD.
Next low tide : 9:01 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 2:21 am (3.0 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 - Jan 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:511.46:20-0.57:04-0.17:234:51First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:511.21:491.66:58-0.68:190.07:234:52First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:461.12:501.77:43-0.79:36-0.17:244:53Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:441.03:541.98:39-0.810:42-0.17:244:54Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:470.94:552.09:43-0.911:39-0.27:244:55Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:470.95:522.110:43-1.07:244:55Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:430.96:482.112:35-0.311:39 AM-1.17:244:56Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:391.07:432.01:29-0.312:38-1.17:234:57Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:361.18:321.92:18-0.41:39-1.07:234:58Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:311.29:171.83:03-0.42:36-0.97:234:59Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:231.210:001.63:45-0.53:29-0.77:235:00Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:161.310:431.44:27-0.54:24-0.57:235:01Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:131.311:291.25:08-0.55:22-0.37:235:02Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:131.35:49-0.66:20-0.27:225:03Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:181.11:101.36:28-0.67:180.07:225:04Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:060.92:041.37:07-0.58:220.17:215:06Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:540.82:591.37:47-0.59:300.17:215:07Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:450.73:561.48:33-0.510:290.07:215:08Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:390.74:481.49:25-0.611:170.07:205:09Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:310.75:331.510:14-0.67:205:10Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:170.76:151.612:02-0.110:58 AM-0.77:195:11Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:010.76:561.612:46-0.111:41 AM-0.87:195:12New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:450.87:341.71:27-0.212:27-0.87:185:13New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:300.98:111.72:06-0.31:17-0.87:175:14New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:141.08:471.62:41-0.42:07-0.77:175:16New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:581.19:221.63:14-0.52:56-0.77:165:17Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:411.310:001.43:47-0.53:48-0.57:155:18Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:291.410:431.34:20-0.64:47-0.47:145:19Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:241.511:331.14:56-0.75:53-0.37:145:20First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:261.55:37-0.77:00-0.27:135:21First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:301.01:271.66:24-0.88:10-0.17:125:23First Quarter31Mon
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 5:41 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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