Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- High4:28 AM2.2 ft
- Low10:49 AM0.3 ft
- High4:55 PM2.8 ft
- Low11:47 PM0.6 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- High5:18 AM2.1 ft
- Low11:40 AM0.4 ft
- High5:48 PM2.7 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 4:28 AM | 2.2 ft |
| Low | 10:49 AM | 0.3 ft |
| High | 4:55 PM | 2.8 ft |
| Low | 11:47 PM | 0.6 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing6:00 to 8:00 PM
Today's best window (2:00 to 4:00 AM) has passed. Strongest flow of the incoming tide, between the 10:53 PM low and 4:28 AM high. Second window 6:00 to 8:00 AM.
- Tidepools & shelling10:00 AM to 12:00 PMEarlier today: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Today's best window (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) has passed.
- Surfing1:00 to 3:00 PM
Mid tide from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 7:00 AM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing3:00 to 5:00 AM
Strongest flow of the incoming tide, between the 11:47 PM low and 5:18 AM high. Second window 6:00 to 8:00 AM.
- Tidepools & shelling10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The 0.4 ft low at 11:40 AM falls in full daylight.
- Surfing2:00 to 4:00 PM
Mid tide from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 8:00 AM.
Next 7 days
September calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayWed 30 | H4:28a2.2 | L10:49a0.3 | H4:55p2.8 | L11:47p0.6 | 2.5 spring tide |
| ThuOct 1 | H5:18a2.1 | L11:40a0.4 | H5:48p2.7 | 2.3 | |
| FriOct 2 | L12:48a0.7 | H6:13a2.1 | L12:39p0.6 | H6:46p2.6 | 2.0 |
| SatOct 3 | L1:54a0.8 | H7:13a2.0 | L1:45p0.7 | H7:49p2.5 | 1.8 |
| SunOct 4 | L3:03a0.9 | H8:22a2.0 | L2:57p0.7 | H9:03p2.4 | 1.7 |
| MonOct 5 | L4:11a0.8 | H9:42a2.0 | L4:12p0.7 | H10:20p2.4 | 1.7 |
| TueOct 6 | L5:10a0.7 | H10:54a2.2 | L5:20p0.6 | H11:22p2.5 | 1.9 |
Spring tides Wednesday. Lows drop to 0.3 ft, the best low-water days this week. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8571351.
Nearby stations
Currents
Deal Is., 0.6 n.mi. W. of, at Bouy '14'
- Slack12:19 AM
- Max flood2:48 AM 0.5 kn
- Slack5:10 AM
- Max ebb8:18 AM 0.9 kn
- Slack11:38 AM
- Max flood3:18 PM 1.2 kn
- Slack7:02 PM
- Max ebb9:41 PM 0.7 kn
Current predictions for Deal Is., 0.6 n.mi. W. of, at Bouy '14', 3 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
- None
- Coordinates
- 38.172° N, 75.945° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8571351
About the tides at Chance
Chance 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 1.7 ft, so wind and pressure can matter as much as the tide itself. That is larger than most Maryland stations on this site. The next spring tides peak today, with a range of 2.5 ft. Neap tides follow on Sunday, when the range shrinks to 1.7 ft.
Chance is a subordinate station, so NOAA publishes only its high and low times and heights. The nearest other station is Sharkfin Shoal Light, 3 mi away, where high tide comes about 17 min later. For tidal currents, see Deal Is., 0.6 n.mi. W. of, at Bouy '14'.
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.