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: 77°F
Thursday, Jun 25
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:23 AM | High | 3.0 ft |
| 12:12 PM | Low | 1.2 ft |
| 5:09 PM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 10:45 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
Friday, Jun 26
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:09 AM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 1:00 PM | Low | 1.2 ft |
| 6:02 PM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 11:26 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
Saturday, Jun 27
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:52 AM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 1:47 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 6:51 PM | High | 1.8 ft |
Sunday, Jun 28
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:05 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 7:33 AM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 2:31 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 7:39 PM | High | 1.8 ft |
Monday, Jun 29
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:43 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 8:14 AM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 3:11 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 8:26 PM | High | 1.8 ft |
Tuesday, Jun 30
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:25 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 8:55 AM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 3:48 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 9:11 PM | High | 1.9 ft |
Wednesday, Jul 1
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:13 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 9:32 AM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 4:23 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 9:52 PM | High | 1.9 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 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.