Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Tobacco River, MD

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Tobacco River, MD.
Next low tide : in 2h 18m at 2:40 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:23 pm (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8578769
Common Questions About Tides

Port Tobacco River, MD Tides - Apr 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:361.87:181.512:140.11:150.16:517:32Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:251.88:131.41:030.12:090.16:507:33Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:191.79:111.41:560.23:040.26:487:33First Quarter3Sun
4Mon9:171.610:141.42:540.24:040.26:467:34First Quarter4Mon
5Tue10:221.611:241.44:010.35:070.26:457:35First Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:371.55:140.36:080.26:437:36First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:321.512:511.56:240.27:060.26:427:37Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:331.51:551.57:280.28:000.26:407:38Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:271.62:501.58:270.18:510.16:397:39Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:161.73:411.69:210.19:370.16:387:40Full Moon10Sun
11Mon4:021.84:281.610:090.010:190.16:367:41Full Moon11Mon
12Tue4:441.85:121.610:550.010:580.26:357:42Full Moon12Tue
13Wed5:241.85:541.511:390.111:340.26:337:43Full Moon13Wed
14Thu6:031.86:371.512:210.16:327:44Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:411.77:221.512:090.31:040.26:307:45Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:211.78:071.412:440.31:440.36:297:46Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:011.78:521.41:200.42:230.36:287:47Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:431.69:371.42:000.43:010.46:267:48Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:281.610:251.42:450.43:410.46:257:49Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:191.511:181.43:370.54:270.46:237:50Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu11:211.54:380.55:190.46:227:50Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:121.512:261.55:440.46:120.46:217:51Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:021.51:231.56:460.47:020.46:197:52Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:481.62:141.67:460.37:520.36:187:53Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:321.73:011.68:430.38:410.36:177:54Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:151.83:481.69:360.29:290.26:167:55New Moon26Tue
27Wed3:581.94:341.610:270.210:160.26:147:56New Moon27Wed
28Thu4:431.95:211.611:180.211:040.26:137:57New Moon28Thu
29Fri5:292.06:111.612:100.26:127:58Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:171.97:051.61:040.26:117:59Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 6:01 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 36% 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 (36% 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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