Church Creek tides today
- Tide now 2.5 ft ↑ rising · high 6:00 pm (2.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:30–6:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.1 ft · 62 °F calm (rippled) · 2.2 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 62 °F from the W, gusts 8 · overcast
- Sun 7:27 am–6:09 pm 10 h 42 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:47 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:47 pm
- Best time to dive 5:30–6:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Church Creek there are high tides at 5:12 am (1.5 ft) and 6:00 pm (2.5 ft) and low tides at 12:46 am and 11:29 am. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:00 pm. The sun rises at 7:27 am and sets at 6:09 pm: 10 h 42 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:47 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:40 am to 3:40 am and from 2:11 pm to 4:11 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west (5 mph). Overcast, 62 °F.
Fishing in Church Creek today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:00 pm, coefficient 84
- Sunset at 6:09 pm, golden hour from 5:32 pm
- Steady pressure (30.33 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:40 pm, combines the 6:00 pm high tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, with the 11:29 am low tide and moonset.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, spot, summer flounder and Atlantic croaker. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spot and summer flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Church Creek
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 11:29 am: more sand
- Feels like 66 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.1 ft
0.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 62 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Offshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:46 am
Low tide at 12:46 am and 11:29 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:12 am and 6:00 pm.
The best window, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and low tide at 11:29 am, though with cool air.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Church Creek
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Church Creek.
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Tides in Church Creek
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:46 am 0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:12 am 1.5 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 11:29 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 6:00 pm 2.5 ft · coef. 84
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 min to high tide at 6:00 pm.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 5:12 am high tide and 84 for the 6:00 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.3 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 15 (2.8 ft) and the lowest, on February 1 (-0.8 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 9 to 11 (coefficient 86, 2.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 44, 1.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:27 am · 6:09 pm | Low tide 12:46 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 5:12 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 11:29 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:00 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 85 | 91% | Major periods 1:40 am · 2:11 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:28 am · 6:08 pm | Low tide 1:41 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 6:00 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 12:18 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:52 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 82 | 84% | Major periods 2:44 am · 3:16 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:29 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 2:41 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 6:52 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 1:14 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:52 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 76 | 74% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:20 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:30 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 3:41 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 7:54 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 2:25 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:00 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 70 | 63% | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:20 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:31 am · 5:05 pm | Low tide 3:36 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 8:09 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 2:45 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:05 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:32 am · 5:04 pm | Low tide 4:30 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 9:19 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 4:00 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:04 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 66 | 41% | Major periods 5:41 am · 6:06 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:33 am · 5:02 pm | Low tide 5:23 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:27 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 5:19 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:01 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:53 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Woolford station (NOAA), 1.2 mi from Church Creek. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Baltimore reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Church Creek
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.0 ft
- Significant0.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 1.0 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.2 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:59 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44042, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Church Creek today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:29 am): little current from 11:00 am to 11:50 am
- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:46 am (12:30–1:01 am), high tide 5:12 am (4:50–5:30 am), low tide 11:29 am (11:00–11:50 am) and high tide 6:00 pm (5:45–6:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 61.9 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:36 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:47 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 12:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Wreck 12 mi
- Choptank River Bridge - Dorchester Count Side (Old Route 50 Bridge/Fishing Pier) 7.3 mi
- Taylors Island (South end) 11 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Church Creek
Now in Church Creek
- Low / high
- 47 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 65%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 40
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.18 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 52° | 49° | 47° | 53° | 65° | 70° | 62° | 59° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 ESE | 4 ENE | 4 NE | 3 NNE | 6 ENE | 5 E | 5 W | 4 SE |
| Gusts | 10 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 |
| Waves | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 62° 5 W 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 59° 4 SE 0.1 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 3 E 0.2 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 4 ESE 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 4 SE 0.2 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 0 ESE 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 2 WSW 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 4 SW 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 47 / 70 °F | 7 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 5:12 am · 6:00 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 48 / 69 °F | 5 mph S | 0.3 ft | 6:00 am · 6:52 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 72 °F | 9 mph NW | 0.8 ft | 6:52 am · 7:52 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 62 °F | 7 mph N | 1.0 ft | 7:54 am · 9:00 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 65 °F | 5 mph SSE | 0.7 ft | 8:09 am · 9:05 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 52 / 67 °F | 4 mph SSE | 0.7 ft | 9:19 am · 10:04 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 69 °F | 8 mph E | 0.9 ft | 10:27 am · 11:01 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 69 °F | 9 mph E | 0.9 ft | 11:34 am · 11:53 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 68 °F | 12 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 12:33 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 66 °F | 10 mph W | 3.5 ft | 12:39 am · 1:24 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 62 °F | 10 mph NW | 2.8 ft | 1:21 am · 2:10 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 59 °F | 11 mph NNW | 2.1 ft | 2:03 am · 2:54 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 44 / 56 °F | 10 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | 2:46 am · 3:37 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 58 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.8 ft | 3:30 am · 4:17 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 48° / 69° 0.3 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 54° / 72° 0.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 47° / 62° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 65° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 52° / 67° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 53° / 69° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 55° / 69° 0.9 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.7 °F; normal high: 65 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:59 pm (local time).
The sun in Church Creek
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:29 am
- Full dark 7:08 pm
- Civil dawn 7:00 am
- Civil dusk 6:36 pm
- Solar noon 12:48 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 42 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:32 pm
- Full dark 7:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,694 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Church Creek
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:40–3:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:11–4:11 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:02–11:02 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:17–8:17 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Church Creek
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 7.2 mi
- Little Blackwater soft access 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 3.8 mi
- Boat ramp 4.0 mi
- MD Route 335 at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge 4.4 mi
- Key Wallace Drive soft access 5.4 mi
- Boat ramp 5.9 mi
- Boat ramp 6.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.7 mi
- Madison Bay Campground, Marina, and Restaurant 3.9 mi
- Generation III Marina 6.1 mi
- Marina 6.6 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 1,000 ft.
From the shoreline (0.25 mi from Church Creek) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1,000 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 1,000 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 1,000 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 1,000 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1,000 ft. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1,000 ft. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1,000 ft out.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Church CreekTides nearby
- Woolford1.7 mi
- Madison3.7 mi
- Cambridge5.8 mi
- Algonquin6.1 mi
- Taylors Island8.3 mi
- Trappe12 mi
- Fishing Creek12 mi
- Oxford13 mi
- Secretary13 mi
- Bellevue14 mi
Church Creek at a glance
- Town or city of about 123 people. Coordinates: 38.502° N, 76.152° W.
- It is 38 mi southeast of Annapolis, the main place in Maryland. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Annapolis.
- The nearest tide station, Woolford, is 1.2 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about Church CreekQuestions
What time is high tide today in Church Creek?
Today in Church Creek there are high tides at 5:12 am (1.5 ft) and 6:00 pm (2.5 ft) and low tides at 12:46 am and 11:29 am. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Church Creek?
At 6:09 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Church Creek?
At 7:28 am. First light comes at 6:30 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:40–3:40 am, Minor 10:02–11:02 am, Major 2:11–4:11 pm, Minor 7:17–8:17 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Church Creek?
Overcast, from 47 °F to 70 °F, with a light breeze from the west (5 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Church Creek?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.1 ft waves with a period of 2.2 s from the east-southeast. The water is 62.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Church Creek?
The best time to visit Church Creek is from May to June and from August to October: highs of 70 °F to 86 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Woolford (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).