Welcome to our guide to Chesapeake Beach, MD. We keep it short: where the town is, who lives there, and what the water is doing today.
Quick answer: Chesapeake Beach, MD is in Calvert County with about 6,466 residents in 2025. Its tides come from NOAA station 8576363, Chesapeake Beach. The closest town in our guide is Tilghman Island, about 11 miles away.
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About Chesapeake Beach
Chesapeake Beach is in Calvert County, Maryland.[1] It is an incorporated town. About 6,466 people lived there in 2025. In 2020 it was 6,350.[2]
Tides Today
The tide box on this page shows today’s highs and lows. They come from NOAA station 8576363, Chesapeake Beach. NOAA tide tables use only past data. Wind and weather can push the water higher or lower.[3]
Nearby Bay Towns
| Town | Miles away (straight line) |
|---|---|
| Tilghman Island | 11 |
| St. Michaels | 18 |
| Annapolis | 20 |
We measured these from official map points.[1]
Before You Go Out
Check the marine forecast on our tides page first. NOAA says wind forecasts get less sure after one or two days. So check again on the day you go.[3] Then have a good day on the Bay.
Frequently asked questions
What county is Chesapeake Beach, MD in? Calvert County.
How many people live in Chesapeake Beach? About 6,466 residents in 2025, according to the Census Bureau.
Where can I see tides for Chesapeake Beach? In the tide box on this page, from NOAA station 8576363.
What Bay town is closest to Chesapeake Beach? Tilghman Island, about 11 miles away in a straight line.
References
- [1] U.S. Geological Survey, GNIS domestic names files via The National Map – last checked 11/08/2026
- [2] U.S. Census Bureau, City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2025 – last checked 11/08/2026
- [3] NOAA Tides and Currents, Operational Forecast System disclaimer – last checked 11/08/2026
See every town and station on our Chesapeake Bay map.