Matapeake, Kent Island, Maryland Tide Chart & Predictions
Today's Tides
- High Tide at 5:39 AM — 1.3 ft (0.40 m)
- Low Tide at 11:57 AM — 0.1 ft (0.03 m)
- High Tide at 6:07 PM — 1.0 ft (0.30 m)
- Low Tide at 11:49 PM — 0.1 ft (0.03 m)
Moon Phase & Solunar
Moon Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Solunar Major Periods: 11:33 PM, 11:57 AM
Solunar Minor Periods: 7:04 PM, 5:59 AM
Fishing Rating: excellent
7-Day Tide Table
| Day | Date | Tides | Moon Phase | Fishing Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 2026-04-01 | H 5:39 AM (1.3 ft), L 11:57 AM (0.1 ft), H 6:07 PM (1.0 ft), L 11:49 PM (0.1 ft) | Full Moon | excellent |
| Thu | 2026-04-02 | H 6:19 AM (1.3 ft), L 12:44 PM (0.1 ft), H 6:42 PM (1.0 ft) | Full Moon | excellent |
| Fri | 2026-04-03 | L 12:22 AM (0.1 ft), H 6:58 AM (1.4 ft), L 1:30 PM (0.1 ft), H 7:16 PM (0.9 ft) | Full Moon | excellent |
| Sat | 2026-04-04 | L 12:56 AM (0.1 ft), H 7:36 AM (1.4 ft), L 2:14 PM (0.2 ft), H 7:49 PM (0.9 ft) | Waning Gibbous | good |
| Sun | 2026-04-05 | L 1:31 AM (0.1 ft), H 8:16 AM (1.4 ft), L 3:00 PM (0.3 ft), H 8:24 PM (0.8 ft) | Waning Gibbous | good |
| Mon | 2026-04-06 | L 2:09 AM (0.1 ft), H 8:57 AM (1.4 ft), L 3:46 PM (0.3 ft), H 9:03 PM (0.8 ft) | Waning Gibbous | good |
| Tue | 2026-04-07 | L 2:51 AM (0.1 ft), H 9:41 AM (1.3 ft), L 4:34 PM (0.4 ft), H 9:47 PM (0.8 ft) | Last Quarter | good |
| Wed | 2026-04-08 | L 3:38 AM (0.2 ft), H 10:30 AM (1.3 ft), L 5:23 PM (0.4 ft), H 10:39 PM (0.8 ft) | Unknown | fair |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best tide for fishing?
Most experienced anglers agree that a rising (incoming) tide is the best time to fish, especially the two hours leading up to high tide. The incoming water pushes baitfish and nutrients into estuaries and along shorelines, which attracts predatory gamefish.
How do moon phases affect fishing?
New and full moons produce the strongest tidal movements (spring tides) and are generally considered the best times for fishing. During these phases, solunar major periods are at their peak, triggering more aggressive feeding behavior in fish.
What are solunar periods?
Solunar theory predicts fish activity based on the moon and sun positions. Major periods (about 2 hours each) occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot. Minor periods (about 1 hour each) happen at moonrise and moonset. Fish tend to feed more actively during these windows.
Matapeake, Kent Island Tide Chart
Tide times, moon phases & solunar feeding periods
Weather ForecastTide + Solunar Insightexcellent
Rising tide + Solunar Major at 11:33 PM. Golden Window — conditions align for peak feeding.
Today's Tides
Moon & Solunar
Full Moon
100% illuminated
Stronger solunar influence, larger tides — excellent fishing conditions
Major Periods (~2 hr windows)
Minor Periods (~1 hr windows)
Today's Tide Chart — Matapeake, Kent Island
Tide height with solunar major period overlays