7-Day Tide Forecast
Rolph's Wharf Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8573343. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Current water temperature: 72°F
Wednesday, Jun 3
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:15 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 10:27 AM | High | 2.9 ft |
| 5:27 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 10:54 PM | High | 1.8 ft |
Thursday, Jun 4
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:56 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 11:03 AM | High | 2.9 ft |
| 6:06 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 11:37 PM | High | 1.9 ft |
Friday, Jun 5
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:40 AM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 11:41 AM | High | 2.8 ft |
| 6:43 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
Saturday, Jun 6
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:27 AM | High | 2.0 ft |
| 5:33 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 12:22 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 7:15 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
Sunday, Jun 7
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:21 AM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 6:40 AM | Low | 1.2 ft |
| 1:08 PM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 7:44 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
Monday, Jun 8
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:12 AM | High | 2.3 ft |
| 7:51 AM | Low | 1.3 ft |
| 1:54 PM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 8:11 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
Tuesday, Jun 9
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:01 AM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 9:07 AM | Low | 1.3 ft |
| 2:43 PM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 8:41 PM | Low | 0.7 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 Queen Anne's 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.