Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:34 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 52m at 11:59 pm (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8572342
Common Questions About Tides

St. Michaels, MD Tides - Dec 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:421.16:302.01:040.112:10-0.38:045:43Full Moon1Fri
2Sat6:301.17:181.91:520.112:58-0.28:055:43Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:241.08:061.72:400.11:40-0.18:065:43Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:121.08:541.63:340.12:340.08:075:43Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:120.99:481.54:220.13:280.18:085:43Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:180.910:421.45:040.14:280.28:095:43Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:121.011:301.35:520.15:220.28:095:43Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:121.06:340.16:280.38:105:43Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:121.21:061.17:160.07:400.38:115:43Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:001.12:001.27:580.08:400.38:125:43Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:481.02:421.38:34-0.19:340.28:135:43Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:360.93:241.49:04-0.210:220.28:135:43Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:120.94:001.59:34-0.211:160.18:145:43Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:540.84:421.610:04-0.38:155:44New Moon14Thu
15Fri4:360.85:241.712:040.110:46 AM-0.38:165:44New Moon15Fri
16Sat5:240.86:061.712:520.011:28 AM-0.48:165:44New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:060.86:481.71:340.012:16-0.48:175:44Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:540.87:301.62:220.01:04-0.38:185:45Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:420.88:181.63:10-0.11:58-0.38:185:45Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:420.89:181.53:58-0.12:58-0.28:195:46Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:480.910:121.44:46-0.24:16-0.28:195:46First Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:541.011:061.25:28-0.25:28-0.18:205:47First Quarter22Fri
23Sat11:541.16:16-0.36:46-0.18:205:47First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:061.11:001.37:04-0.38:04-0.18:215:48Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:001.02:001.47:58-0.49:10-0.18:215:48Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue2:000.92:541.58:46-0.510:04-0.28:215:49Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:540.83:481.69:28-0.611:04-0.28:225:50Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:420.84:421.610:16-0.611:58-0.28:225:50Full Moon28Thu
29Fri4:300.85:301.611:04-0.68:225:51Full Moon29Fri
30Sat5:240.86:181.512:46-0.211:52 AM-0.58:225:52Full Moon30Sat
31Sun6:120.87:001.41:28-0.212:40-0.58:235:53Waning Gibbous31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8572342)

Common Questions About St. Michaels, MD Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in St. Michaels, MD today?

Slack tide in St. Michaels, MD is approximately 3:46 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in St. Michaels, MD?

St. Michaels, MD is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are St. Michaels, MD tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for St. Michaels, MD?

Tide predictions for St. Michaels, MD come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for St. Michaels, MD?

Tide data for St. Michaels, MD is sourced from NOAA Station #8572342. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8572342.

What is the moon phase in St. Michaels, MD tonight?

Tonight the moon over St. Michaels, MD is First Quarter (55% illuminated). This places St. Michaels, MD in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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