Kent Island Narrows tide chart
Maryland · Kent Narrows · NOAA station 8572792 · times in local time (EDT)
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Tides today, Sunday, October 11
- Low 12:55 AM 0.7 ft
- High 5:59 AM 1.6 ft
- Low 12:29 PM 0.4 ft
- High 6:40 PM 2.2 ft
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Sunrise 7:11 AM · Sunset 6:34 PM · New moon (0%)
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Tide times this week
| Day | High and low tides | Sunrise / sunset | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | L 12:55 AM 0.7 ftH 5:59 AM 1.6 ftL 12:29 PM 0.4 ftH 6:40 PM 2.2 ft | 7:11 AM / 6:34 PM | New moon (0%) |
| Mon Oct 12 | L 1:45 AM 0.7 ftH 6:40 AM 1.6 ftL 1:03 PM 0.4 ftH 7:22 PM 2.1 ft | 7:12 AM / 6:32 PM | New moon (2%) |
| Tue Oct 13 | L 2:31 AM 0.8 ftH 7:20 AM 1.5 ftL 1:34 PM 0.5 ftH 8:01 PM 2.1 ft | 7:13 AM / 6:31 PM | Waxing crescent (6%) |
| Wed Oct 14 | L 3:18 AM 0.8 ftH 8:00 AM 1.4 ftL 2:04 PM 0.5 ftH 8:42 PM 2.0 ft | 7:14 AM / 6:29 PM | Waxing crescent (12%) |
| Thu Oct 15 | L 4:08 AM 0.9 ftH 8:41 AM 1.3 ftL 2:35 PM 0.6 ftH 9:27 PM 1.9 ft | 7:15 AM / 6:28 PM | Waxing crescent (19%) |
| Fri Oct 16 | L 5:01 AM 0.9 ftH 9:29 AM 1.3 ftL 3:11 PM 0.6 ftH 10:21 PM 1.9 ft | 7:16 AM / 6:26 PM | Waxing crescent (28%) |
| Sat Oct 17 | L 5:53 AM 0.9 ftH 10:27 AM 1.2 ftL 3:59 PM 0.7 ftH 11:16 PM 1.8 ft | 7:17 AM / 6:25 PM | First quarter (38%) |
Tidal currents near Kent Island Narrows
From NOAA's current predictions for Kent Island Narrows (highway bridge) at 4 ft depth, 0.3 miles away. Slack is when the current turns and the water is calmest; flood runs in with the rising tide and ebb runs out with the falling tide. Times are the peak of each run, in knots. The flood runs toward the N (5°) and the ebb toward the S (190°). The strongest current this week is 1.4 knots.
| Day | Slack water and peak currents |
|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | Slack 1:37 AMFlood 3:57 AM 0.8 knSlack 6:54 AMEbb 9:09 AM 0.8 knSlack 12:45 PMFlood 4:00 PM 1.4 knSlack 7:39 PMEbb 10:07 PM 1.1 kn |
| Mon Oct 12 | Slack 2:29 AMFlood 4:43 AM 0.7 knSlack 7:36 AMEbb 9:49 AM 0.8 knSlack 1:22 PMFlood 4:41 PM 1.4 knSlack 8:22 PMEbb 10:53 PM 1.1 kn |
| Tue Oct 13 | Slack 3:20 AMFlood 5:29 AM 0.6 knSlack 8:19 AMEbb 10:30 AM 0.7 knSlack 1:59 PMFlood 5:23 PM 1.3 knSlack 9:06 PMEbb 11:38 PM 1.1 kn |
| Wed Oct 14 | Slack 4:11 AMFlood 6:16 AM 0.5 knSlack 9:04 AMEbb 11:12 AM 0.6 knSlack 2:38 PMFlood 6:05 PM 1.2 knSlack 9:50 PM |
| Thu Oct 15 | Ebb 12:25 AM 1.0 knSlack 5:03 AMFlood 7:06 AM 0.5 knSlack 9:54 AMEbb 11:58 AM 0.5 knSlack 3:19 PMFlood 6:51 PM 1.1 knSlack 10:36 PM |
| Fri Oct 16 | Ebb 1:14 AM 0.9 knSlack 5:56 AMFlood 8:00 AM 0.4 knSlack 10:51 AMEbb 12:49 PM 0.4 knSlack 4:07 PMFlood 7:40 PM 1.0 knSlack 11:24 PM |
| Sat Oct 17 | Ebb 2:06 AM 0.9 knSlack 6:48 AMFlood 8:57 AM 0.4 knSlack 11:55 AMEbb 1:48 PM 0.4 knSlack 5:02 PMFlood 8:35 PM 0.9 kn |
Current predictions can differ a lot over short distances: check the station location on NOAA before planning a passage.
Best fishing times at Kent Island Narrows
Solunar periods for this spot: major periods (about two hours) are centred on the moon passing overhead or underfoot, and minor periods (about an hour) on moonrise and moonset. Days near the new and full moon rate higher, and so does a period that lines up with sunrise, sunset or a turn of the tide.
| Day | Rating | Major periods | Minor periods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | Excellent | 12:17 AM–2:17 AM, 12:40 PM–2:40 PM | 7:52 AM–8:52 AM, 6:19 PM–7:19 PM |
| Mon Oct 12 | Excellent | 1:03 AM–3:03 AM, 1:26 PM–3:26 PM | 8:57 AM–9:57 AM, 6:49 PM–7:49 PM |
| Tue Oct 13 | Excellent | 1:50 AM–3:50 AM, 2:14 PM–4:14 PM | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM, 7:23 PM–8:23 PM |
| Wed Oct 14 | Good | 2:39 AM–4:39 AM, 3:04 PM–5:04 PM | 11:01 AM–12:01 PM, 8:04 PM–9:04 PM |
| Thu Oct 15 | Very good | 3:29 AM–5:29 AM, 3:55 PM–5:55 PM | 11:58 AM–12:58 PM, 8:52 PM–9:52 PM |
| Fri Oct 16 | Good | 4:20 AM–6:20 AM, 4:46 PM–6:46 PM | 12:47 PM–1:47 PM, 9:46 PM–10:46 PM |
| Sat Oct 17 | Good | 5:11 AM–7:11 AM, 5:35 PM–7:35 PM | 1:30 PM–2:30 PM, 10:45 PM–11:45 PM |
Solunar times are a rule of thumb many anglers use, not a guarantee. Moving water around a tide change usually matters as much.
Best daylight low tides in the next two weeks
The lowest water that falls between sunrise and sunset, for tide pooling and beachcombing.
- 0.4 ft at 10:28 AM on Saturday, October 24
- 0.4 ft at 12:29 PM on Sunday, October 11
- 0.4 ft at 1:03 PM on Monday, October 12
- 0.5 ft at 1:34 PM on Tuesday, October 13
- 0.5 ft at 2:04 PM on Wednesday, October 14
- 0.5 ft at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 23
Tide table: October 11 to November 10, 2026
Full 2026 tide table Full 2027 tide table
| Day | High and low tides | Sunrise / sunset |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | L 12:55 AM 0.7 ftH 5:59 AM 1.6 ftL 12:29 PM 0.4 ftH 6:40 PM 2.2 ft | 7:11 AM / 6:34 PM |
| Mon Oct 12 | L 1:45 AM 0.7 ftH 6:40 AM 1.6 ftL 1:03 PM 0.4 ftH 7:22 PM 2.1 ft | 7:12 AM / 6:32 PM |
| Tue Oct 13 | L 2:31 AM 0.8 ftH 7:20 AM 1.5 ftL 1:34 PM 0.5 ftH 8:01 PM 2.1 ft | 7:13 AM / 6:31 PM |
| Wed Oct 14 | L 3:18 AM 0.8 ftH 8:00 AM 1.4 ftL 2:04 PM 0.5 ftH 8:42 PM 2.0 ft | 7:14 AM / 6:29 PM |
| Thu Oct 15 | L 4:08 AM 0.9 ftH 8:41 AM 1.3 ftL 2:35 PM 0.6 ftH 9:27 PM 1.9 ft | 7:15 AM / 6:28 PM |
| Fri Oct 16 | L 5:01 AM 0.9 ftH 9:29 AM 1.3 ftL 3:11 PM 0.6 ftH 10:21 PM 1.9 ft | 7:16 AM / 6:26 PM |
| Sat Oct 17 | L 5:53 AM 0.9 ftH 10:27 AM 1.2 ftL 3:59 PM 0.7 ftH 11:16 PM 1.8 ft | 7:17 AM / 6:25 PM |
| Sun Oct 18 | L 6:44 AM 0.9 ftH 11:27 AM 1.2 ftL 4:58 PM 0.7 ft | 7:18 AM / 6:23 PM |
| Mon Oct 19 | H 12:08 AM 1.8 ftL 7:35 AM 0.9 ftH 12:24 PM 1.2 ftL 6:01 PM 0.7 ft | 7:19 AM / 6:22 PM |
| Tue Oct 20 | H 12:57 AM 1.8 ftL 8:22 AM 0.8 ftH 1:21 PM 1.3 ftL 7:15 PM 0.8 ft | 7:20 AM / 6:21 PM |
| Wed Oct 21 | H 1:45 AM 1.7 ftL 8:59 AM 0.7 ftH 2:19 PM 1.4 ftL 8:35 PM 0.7 ft | 7:21 AM / 6:19 PM |
| Thu Oct 22 | H 2:31 AM 1.7 ftL 9:31 AM 0.6 ftH 3:09 PM 1.6 ftL 9:38 PM 0.7 ft | 7:22 AM / 6:18 PM |
| Fri Oct 23 | H 3:13 AM 1.6 ftL 10:00 AM 0.5 ftH 3:53 PM 1.7 ftL 10:34 PM 0.7 ft | 7:23 AM / 6:17 PM |
| Sat Oct 24 | H 3:53 AM 1.6 ftL 10:28 AM 0.4 ftH 4:36 PM 1.9 ftL 11:30 PM 0.6 ft | 7:24 AM / 6:15 PM |
| Sun Oct 25 | H 4:34 AM 1.5 ftL 10:57 AM 0.3 ftH 5:20 PM 2.0 ft | 7:25 AM / 6:14 PM |
| Mon Oct 26 | L 12:29 AM 0.6 ftH 5:18 AM 1.4 ftL 11:30 AM 0.2 ftH 6:06 PM 2.2 ft | 7:26 AM / 6:13 PM |
| Tue Oct 27 | L 1:25 AM 0.6 ftH 6:05 AM 1.4 ftL 12:10 PM 0.2 ftH 6:53 PM 2.2 ft | 7:27 AM / 6:12 PM |
| Wed Oct 28 | L 2:19 AM 0.6 ftH 6:52 AM 1.3 ftL 12:56 PM 0.1 ftH 7:41 PM 2.2 ft | 7:28 AM / 6:10 PM |
| Thu Oct 29 | L 3:15 AM 0.6 ftH 7:40 AM 1.3 ftL 1:45 PM 0.2 ftH 8:33 PM 2.2 ft | 7:29 AM / 6:09 PM |
| Fri Oct 30 | L 4:15 AM 0.6 ftH 8:31 AM 1.2 ftL 2:39 PM 0.2 ftH 9:33 PM 2.1 ft | 7:31 AM / 6:08 PM |
| Sat Oct 31 | L 5:14 AM 0.6 ftH 9:33 AM 1.2 ftL 3:49 PM 0.3 ftH 10:42 PM 1.9 ft | 7:32 AM / 6:07 PM |
| Sun Nov 1 | L 5:10 AM 0.6 ftH 9:47 AM 1.2 ftL 4:10 PM 0.3 ftH 10:48 PM 1.9 ft | 6:33 AM / 5:06 PM |
| Mon Nov 2 | L 6:05 AM 0.6 ftH 10:58 AM 1.3 ftL 5:28 PM 0.4 ftH 11:47 PM 1.7 ft | 6:34 AM / 5:04 PM |
| Tue Nov 3 | L 6:57 AM 0.5 ftH 12:06 PM 1.4 ftL 6:48 PM 0.4 ft | 6:35 AM / 5:03 PM |
| Wed Nov 4 | H 12:44 AM 1.6 ftL 7:44 AM 0.4 ftH 1:14 PM 1.5 ftL 8:02 PM 0.5 ft | 6:36 AM / 5:02 PM |
| Thu Nov 5 | H 1:37 AM 1.5 ftL 8:25 AM 0.3 ftH 2:13 PM 1.7 ftL 9:05 PM 0.4 ft | 6:37 AM / 5:01 PM |
| Fri Nov 6 | H 2:23 AM 1.4 ftL 9:02 AM 0.2 ftH 3:04 PM 1.8 ftL 10:00 PM 0.5 ft | 6:38 AM / 5:00 PM |
| Sat Nov 7 | H 3:05 AM 1.3 ftL 9:37 AM 0.2 ftH 3:50 PM 1.9 ftL 10:54 PM 0.5 ft | 6:39 AM / 4:59 PM |
| Sun Nov 8 | H 3:46 AM 1.3 ftL 10:11 AM 0.1 ftH 4:35 PM 1.9 ftL 11:45 PM 0.5 ft | 6:41 AM / 4:58 PM |
| Mon Nov 9 | H 4:29 AM 1.2 ftL 10:46 AM 0.1 ftH 5:17 PM 1.9 ft | 6:42 AM / 4:57 PM |
| Tue Nov 10 | L 12:31 AM 0.5 ftH 5:13 AM 1.2 ftL 11:21 AM 0.2 ftH 5:57 PM 1.9 ft | 6:43 AM / 4:56 PM |
Heights are in feet above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero line on most US nautical charts. A minus height means the water drops below that line.
Around Kent Island Narrows
Beaches
- Wickes Beach 4.3 mi
Boat ramps
- Boat ramp 0.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Kent Narrows Landing 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
Marinas
- Piney Narrows Yacht Haven 0.6 mi
- Castle Marina 2.6 mi
- Top Knotch Marina 2.9 mi
- Island View Marina 3.1 mi
Distances from the tide station. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; links open in Google Maps.
About the tides at Kent Island Narrows
Kent Island Narrows gets two high tides and two low tides most days, but one high is clearly higher than the other (and one low clearly lower), which is called a mixed tide. Over the next month the water typically rises or falls about 1.1 ft between a high and the next low.
The biggest swings in this window come around Wednesday, October 28, when the day's range reaches 2.1 ft, and again around Sunday, November 8 (1.8 ft). Here the biggest ranges depend on the moon's phase and on how far north or south of the equator it is, so they don't always line up with the new and full moon. The calmest day is Wednesday, October 21, with only 1.0 ft between the day's highest and lowest water.
The lowest tide of the month is 0.1 ft at 10:11 AM on Sunday, November 8.
The highest predicted tide is 2.2 ft at 7:41 PM on Wednesday, October 28. Onshore wind or a storm can push the real water level above that.
This is a subordinate station: NOAA calculates its times and heights by adjusting a nearby reference station, so expect them to be a few minutes or a few tenths of a foot off on any given day.
Station details
- NOAA station ID: 8572792
- Type: subordinate (adjusted from a reference station)
- Location: 38.9667, -76.2433
Reference station: Baltimore, Fort McHenry.
Nearby tide stations
- Queenstown 5 mi
- Love Point 5 mi
- Matapeake, Kent Island 6 mi
- Claiborne, Eastern Bay 9 mi
- Centreville Landing, Corsica River 11 mi
- Cliffs Point 11 mi