7-Day Tide Forecast
Elk Neck State Park Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8573927. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Current water temperature: 65°F
Sunday, Apr 19
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:19 AM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 6:32 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 12:37 PM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 7:19 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
Monday, Apr 20
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:07 AM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 7:20 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 1:27 PM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 8:12 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
Tuesday, Apr 21
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:59 AM | High | 3.0 ft |
| 8:11 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 2:22 PM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 9:09 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
Wednesday, Apr 22
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:56 AM | High | 2.9 ft |
| 9:09 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 3:25 PM | High | 3.0 ft |
| 10:12 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
Thursday, Apr 23
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:59 AM | High | 2.8 ft |
| 10:19 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 4:34 PM | High | 2.9 ft |
| 11:21 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
Friday, Apr 24
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:06 AM | High | 2.8 ft |
| 11:46 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 5:47 PM | High | 2.9 ft |
Saturday, Apr 25
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:31 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 6:14 AM | High | 2.8 ft |
| 1:06 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 6:57 PM | High | 2.9 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 Cecil 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.