7-Day Tide Forecast
Belle Isle State Park Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8635750. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Current water temperature: 71°F
Saturday, Apr 18
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:29 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 9:02 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 2:50 PM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 8:56 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
Sunday, Apr 19
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:17 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 9:54 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 3:41 PM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 9:46 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
Monday, Apr 20
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:08 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 10:49 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 4:36 PM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 10:42 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
Tuesday, Apr 21
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:04 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 11:47 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 5:34 PM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 11:44 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
Wednesday, Apr 22
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:06 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 12:48 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 6:39 PM | High | 1.3 ft |
Thursday, Apr 23
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:49 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 7:13 AM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 1:49 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 7:49 PM | High | 1.3 ft |
Friday, Apr 24
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:56 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 8:23 AM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 2:50 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 8:58 PM | High | 1.4 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 Lancaster 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.