7-Day Tide Forecast
Downs Park Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8574680. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Current water temperature: 75°F
Thursday, Jun 25
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:20 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 11:36 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 4:06 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
| 10:09 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
Friday, Jun 26
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:06 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 12:24 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 4:59 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
| 10:50 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
Saturday, Jun 27
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:49 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 1:11 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 5:48 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
| 11:29 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
Sunday, Jun 28
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 1:55 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 6:36 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
Monday, Jun 29
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:07 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 7:11 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 2:35 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 7:23 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
Tuesday, Jun 30
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:49 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 7:52 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 3:12 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 8:08 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
Wednesday, Jul 1
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:37 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 8:29 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 3:47 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 8:49 PM | High | 1.2 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 Anne Arundel 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.