High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8741533. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Thursday, Jun 25
Time
Type
Height
6:21 AM
High
1.7 ft
7:00 PM
Low
-0.0 ft
Friday, Jun 26
Time
Type
Height
7:09 AM
High
1.8 ft
7:17 PM
Low
-0.1 ft
Saturday, Jun 27
Time
Type
Height
8:03 AM
High
1.9 ft
7:39 PM
Low
-0.2 ft
Sunday, Jun 28
Time
Type
Height
8:55 AM
High
1.9 ft
8:06 PM
Low
-0.2 ft
Monday, Jun 29
Time
Type
Height
9:43 AM
High
1.9 ft
8:35 PM
Low
-0.2 ft
Tuesday, Jun 30
Time
Type
Height
10:25 AM
High
1.9 ft
9:06 PM
Low
-0.1 ft
Wednesday, Jul 1
Time
Type
Height
11:03 AM
High
1.9 ft
9:33 PM
Low
-0.1 ft
Why Tides Matter Here
Chesapeake Bay tides run smaller than the open Atlantic — typically 1-2 feet of range versus 3-5 feet offshore — but they still affect fishing, boating, and fossil hunting. Low tide exposes mudflats, sandbars, and (at Hancock County beaches) fossil-rich cliff debris. High tide is better for swimming and crabbing in marsh areas. For fishing, the first hour after the tide turns — either direction — is often the best window.