Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Tobacco River, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Tobacco River, MD.
Next low tide : in 3h 00m at 5:28 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:491.84:191.79:520.29:590.36:377:38Full Moon1Sat
2Sun4:291.84:571.710:290.210:390.36:387:36Full Moon2Sun
3Mon5:071.85:301.711:020.211:170.36:397:35Full Moon3Mon
4Tue5:421.86:011.711:330.311:540.36:407:33Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:151.76:291.712:020.36:417:32Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:481.76:591.812:310.412:320.36:427:30Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:241.77:351.81:090.41:050.36:437:29Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:041.68:161.81:490.41:420.36:437:27Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:481.69:031.82:330.52:240.46:447:26Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:401.59:561.83:260.53:130.46:457:24Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:411.510:581.84:350.54:140.46:467:22Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed11:551.55:490.55:300.46:477:21Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:111.81:061.66:550.46:470.46:487:19Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:221.82:061.77:550.37:580.36:497:18Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:241.93:011.88:510.29:010.26:507:16Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:211.93:531.99:420.29:580.16:507:14New Moon16Sun
17Mon4:151.94:431.910:290.110:510.16:517:13New Moon17Mon
18Tue5:061.95:312.011:160.111:440.16:527:11New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:561.96:192.012:020.16:537:10Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:471.87:101.912:370.112:500.26:547:08Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:401.78:021.91:310.21:380.26:557:07Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:361.68:561.82:250.32:260.36:567:05First Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:321.69:511.83:190.33:170.46:577:03First Quarter23Sun
24Mon10:321.510:511.74:160.44:120.46:577:02First Quarter24Mon
25Tue11:361.511:551.75:140.45:120.56:587:00First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:391.56:100.46:110.56:596:59Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:561.71:351.67:020.47:080.47:006:57Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:501.72:241.67:510.48:000.47:016:55Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:391.73:091.78:350.38:490.37:026:54Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:231.73:491.79:160.39:340.37:036:52Full Moon30Sun
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 8:40 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 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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