7-Day Tide Forecast
Fortescue Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8537121. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Current water temperature: 69°F
Wednesday, Jun 3
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:13 AM | High | 6.3 ft |
| 7:05 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 12:49 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 6:51 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
Thursday, Jun 4
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:51 AM | High | 6.2 ft |
| 7:43 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 1:28 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 7:31 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
Friday, Jun 5
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 AM | High | 6.1 ft |
| 8:23 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 2:08 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 8:14 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
Saturday, Jun 6
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:12 AM | High | 6.0 ft |
| 9:04 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 2:52 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 9:04 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
Sunday, Jun 7
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:58 AM | High | 5.9 ft |
| 9:48 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 3:40 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 10:00 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
Monday, Jun 8
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:50 AM | High | 5.8 ft |
| 10:36 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 4:32 PM | High | 5.5 ft |
| 11:01 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
Tuesday, Jun 9
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:47 AM | High | 5.6 ft |
| 11:26 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 5:28 PM | High | 5.8 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 Cumberland 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.