Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tolchester Beach, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tolchester Beach, MD.
Next low tide : 9:44 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 56m at 2:46 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573364
Common Questions About Tides

Tolchester Beach, MD Tides - Apr 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:031.79:231.02:300.03:590.15:496:28Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:591.711:141.04:170.15:560.26:477:29Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:591.65:090.16:550.36:457:30First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:091.01:031.56:070.27:540.46:447:31First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:081.02:101.47:110.28:530.46:427:32First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:111.03:151.38:180.39:480.46:417:33First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:131.14:131.39:240.310:380.46:397:34Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:121.15:021.310:260.311:200.46:387:35Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:051.25:441.311:220.311:560.46:367:36Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:511.36:221.312:130.36:357:37Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:321.46:571.212:270.312:590.36:337:38Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:091.57:311.212:540.31:430.26:327:39Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:441.68:041.11:210.32:260.26:307:40Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:181.78:381.11:480.33:090.36:297:41Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:531.79:131.02:180.33:520.36:277:42Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:311.79:511.02:520.24:370.36:267:43Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:141.710:351.03:320.25:240.46:247:44Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:031.711:251.04:190.36:160.46:237:45Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:591.75:130.37:100.46:227:46Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:231.01:011.66:150.38:060.46:207:47Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:261.12:061.67:240.39:000.46:197:48Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:321.23:101.68:380.39:510.46:177:49Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:361.34:111.59:520.310:390.36:167:50Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:361.55:071.511:020.211:220.36:157:51Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:311.76:001.412:080.26:137:52Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:231.86:491.312:040.21:090.16:127:53New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:122.07:371.312:450.22:050.16:117:53New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:012.08:231.21:270.22:590.16:097:54New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:502.09:101.22:100.23:510.26:087:55Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:401.99:591.22:560.24:430.36:077:56Waxing Crescent30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8573364)

Common Questions About Tolchester Beach, MD Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Tolchester Beach, MD today?

Slack tide in Tolchester Beach, MD is approximately 6:15 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 Tolchester Beach, MD?

Tolchester Beach, MD is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 Tolchester Beach, 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 Tolchester Beach, MD?

Tide predictions for Tolchester Beach, 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 Tolchester Beach, MD?

Tide data for Tolchester Beach, MD is sourced from NOAA Station #8573364. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8573364.

What is the moon phase in Tolchester Beach, MD tonight?

Tonight the moon over Tolchester Beach, MD is Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Tolchester Beach, 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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