Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide : in 53m at 9:25 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:45 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8572342
Common Questions About Tides

St. Michaels, MD Tides - Aug 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:121.76:200.85:500.56:058:16Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:162.412:071.67:330.96:400.56:068:15Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:182.41:061.68:410.97:370.66:078:14Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:162.42:061.69:360.88:330.66:088:13Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:082.43:011.610:250.89:220.66:088:12Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:532.43:521.611:100.810:080.66:098:11New Moon6Fri
7Sat4:362.44:421.711:530.810:550.76:108:10New Moon7Sat
8Sun5:182.45:311.712:310.76:118:09New Moon8Sun
9Mon5:562.36:151.81:060.76:128:08New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:312.36:561.812:270.81:390.76:138:06Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:032.27:341.91:090.82:100.76:148:05Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:352.18:141.91:520.92:390.76:158:04Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:072.08:572.02:380.93:050.76:168:03Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:411.99:432.13:331.03:300.76:178:01Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:211.810:312.24:331.13:560.66:188:00First Quarter15Sun
16Mon10:081.711:192.35:341.14:290.66:187:59First Quarter16Mon
17Tue11:001.66:421.15:090.66:197:58First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:102.311:58 AM1.67:531.15:580.66:207:56Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:082.41:051.58:531.07:040.66:217:55Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:072.52:121.69:450.98:190.66:227:54Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:022.63:121.710:340.89:260.56:237:52Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:552.64:091.811:220.710:300.56:247:51Full Moon22Sun
23Mon4:482.65:062.012:090.76:257:49Full Moon23Mon
24Tue5:402.66:022.112:530.66:267:48Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:292.56:562.212:440.51:340.56:277:46Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:152.47:492.41:450.62:150.56:277:45Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:022.28:472.42:480.72:570.56:287:44Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:542.09:502.43:540.83:410.56:297:42Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun9:501.810:522.44:590.94:280.66:307:41Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:471.711:522.46:040.95:160.66:317:39Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue11:441.77:131.06:100.76:327:38Third Quarter31Tue
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 11:35 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places St. Michaels, MD in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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