Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Tobacco River, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Tobacco River, MD.
Next low tide : 5:05 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 16m at 11:52 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8578769
Common Questions About Tides

Port Tobacco River, MD Tides - Oct 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:121.77:301.81:020.21:050.37:046:50Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:021.68:171.81:500.31:460.37:056:49Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:541.59:061.72:370.42:270.47:066:47First Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:461.59:571.73:260.43:110.57:076:46First Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:431.510:551.64:170.54:030.57:086:44First Quarter5Thu
6Fri11:441.411:571.65:100.55:030.57:096:43First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:431.56:030.56:040.57:106:41Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:571.61:351.56:530.47:010.47:106:40Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:481.62:201.67:400.47:550.47:116:38Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:351.73:011.78:240.38:450.37:126:37Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:171.73:381.79:060.39:320.27:136:35Full Moon11Wed
12Thu3:561.74:121.89:450.210:160.27:146:34Full Moon12Thu
13Fri4:341.84:461.810:220.210:590.27:156:32Full Moon13Fri
14Sat5:111.75:211.911:000.211:430.27:166:31Full Moon14Sat
15Sun5:501.76:001.911:390.27:176:30Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:331.76:431.912:310.212:230.27:186:28Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:211.77:321.91:220.31:110.27:196:27Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:141.68:261.82:150.32:040.37:206:25Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:121.69:251.83:120.33:030.37:216:24Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri10:171.510:311.74:130.34:120.37:226:23Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:281.511:471.75:170.35:260.37:236:21Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:371.66:180.36:340.37:246:20Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:591.71:381.77:160.27:370.27:256:19Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:001.72:321.78:100.18:360.17:266:17Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:551.73:221.89:010.19:290.17:276:16New Moon25Wed
26Thu3:451.74:081.89:470.110:190.07:286:15New Moon26Thu
27Fri4:331.74:521.910:310.111:060.17:296:14New Moon27Fri
28Sat5:181.75:341.811:120.111:510.17:316:12New Moon28Sat
29Sun5:021.65:161.810:520.211:370.26:325:11Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:471.65:581.711:310.26:335:10Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:341.56:421.712:220.212:100.36:345:09Waxing Crescent31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8578769)

Common Questions About Port Tobacco River, MD Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Port Tobacco River, MD today?

Slack tide in Port Tobacco River, MD is approximately 2:28 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 Port Tobacco River, MD?

Port Tobacco River, 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 Port Tobacco River, 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 Port Tobacco River, MD?

Tide predictions for Port Tobacco River, 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 Port Tobacco River, MD?

Tide data for Port Tobacco River, MD is sourced from NOAA Station #8578769. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8578769.

What is the moon phase in Port Tobacco River, MD tonight?

Tonight the moon over Port Tobacco River, MD is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Port Tobacco River, 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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