Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low3:03 AM0.8 ft
- High8:19 AM1.8 ft
- Low2:40 PM0.5 ft
- High8:57 PM2.1 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low3:53 AM0.9 ft
- High9:08 AM1.7 ft
- Low3:30 PM0.5 ft
- High9:51 PM2.0 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 3:03 AM | 0.8 ft |
| High | 8:19 AM | 1.8 ft |
| Low | 2:40 PM | 0.5 ft |
| High | 8:57 PM | 2.1 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing5:00 to 8:00 PM
Today's best window (6:00 to 8:00 AM) has passed. Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 8:19 AM high.
- Tidepools & shelling2:00 to 4:00 PM
The 0.5 ft low at 2:40 PM falls in full daylight.
- Surfing5:00 to 7:00 PM
Mid tide from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. We don't track swell, so check a surf forecast too.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 10:00 AM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing7:00 to 8:00 AM
Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 9:08 AM high.
- Tidepools & shelling3:00 to 4:00 PM
The 0.5 ft low at 3:30 PM falls in full daylight.
- Surfing7:00 to 8:00 AM
Mid tide from 7:00 to 8:00 AM. We don't track swell, so check a surf forecast too.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 11:00 AM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayFri 16 | L3:03a0.8 | H8:19a1.8 | L2:40p0.5 | H8:57p2.1 | 1.6 |
| SatOct 17 | L3:53a0.9 | H9:08a1.7 | L3:30p0.5 | H9:51p2.0 | 1.5 |
| SunOct 18 | L4:45a0.9 | H10:03a1.7 | L4:23p0.5 | H10:50p2.0 | 1.5 |
| MonOct 19 | L5:37a0.8 | H11:03a1.7 | L5:19p0.5 | H11:48p2.0 | 1.5 |
| TueOct 20 | L6:26a0.8 | H12:04p1.7 | L6:17p0.5 | 1.2 | |
| WedOct 21 | H12:40a2.0 | L7:12a0.7 | H12:59p1.8 | L7:15p0.5 | 1.5 |
| ThuOct 22 | H1:26a2.0 | L7:55a0.6 | H1:48p1.9 | L8:11p0.5 | 1.5 |
Neap tides Tuesday. Smaller range, so highs and lows stay close to average. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8571892.
Nearby stations
Currents
Cambridge hwy. bridge, W. of Swing Span
- Max ebb1:57 AM 0.3 kn
- Slack5:15 AM
- Max flood7:20 AM 0.2 kn
- Slack11:55 AM
- Max ebb1:32 PM 0.1 kn
- Slack3:26 PM
- Max flood7:00 PM 0.5 kn
Current predictions for Cambridge hwy. bridge, W. of Swing Span, 0.5 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA, from this station's own tide records
- Live gauge
- Every 6 minutes
- Coordinates
- 38.572° N, 76.062° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8571892
About the tides at Cambridge
Cambridge has a mixed tide. The two daily highs, and especially the two lows, can differ a lot in height. The mean range is small, about 1.6 ft, so wind and pressure can matter as much as the tide itself. That is larger than most Maryland stations on this site. From the average lower low to the average higher high, the difference is 2.0 ft. The next spring tides peak on October 27, with a range of 2.3 ft. Neap tides follow on Tuesday, when the range shrinks to 1.2 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 2.5 ft on August 2, and the lowest is −0.6 ft on January 22.
Choptank River is a NOAA water level station with a live gauge, updated every 6 minutes. Predictions come from the station's own tide records. It also reports water temperature, wind and air pressure. It was established in 1980. The nearest other station is Woolford, 8 mi away, where high tide comes about 23 min earlier. For tidal currents, see Cambridge hwy. bridge, W. of Swing Span.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.