7-Day Tide Forecast
Smathers Beach Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8724580. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Current water temperature: 91°F
Thursday, Jun 25
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:14 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 7:05 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 2:09 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 9:07 PM | High | 0.8 ft |
Friday, Jun 26
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:59 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 7:48 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 2:56 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 9:56 PM | High | 0.8 ft |
Saturday, Jun 27
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:43 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 8:30 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 3:37 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 10:36 PM | High | 0.8 ft |
Sunday, Jun 28
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:25 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 9:11 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 4:15 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:10 PM | High | 0.8 ft |
Monday, Jun 29
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:05 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 9:51 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 4:51 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:42 PM | High | 0.9 ft |
Tuesday, Jun 30
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:43 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 10:31 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 5:26 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
Wednesday, Jul 1
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:14 AM | High | 1.0 ft |
| 4:21 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 11:12 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 6:01 PM | Low | -0.2 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 Monroe 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.