Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:39 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 33m at 12:55 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8572342
Common Questions About Tides

St. Michaels, MD Tides - Feb 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:211.010:170.64:07-0.45:150.07:115:26Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:151.011:060.64:45-0.36:240.07:105:27Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:121.05:28-0.37:300.07:095:28Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:010.51:091.16:19-0.38:230.07:085:29Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:560.51:591.17:11-0.39:090.07:075:30Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:450.52:441.27:59-0.49:530.07:065:31Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:290.53:271.28:42-0.410:36-0.17:055:33Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:120.64:071.39:26-0.511:15-0.17:045:34New Moon8Fri
9Sat3:550.64:451.310:14-0.511:50-0.17:035:35New Moon9Sat
10Sun4:390.75:191.311:03-0.57:025:36New Moon10Sun
11Mon5:210.85:531.212:23-0.211:52 AM-0.47:005:37Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:020.96:271.212:53-0.212:39-0.36:595:38Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:451.07:041.11:23-0.31:32-0.36:585:39Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:341.17:481.01:53-0.32:34-0.26:575:41Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:301.28:400.82:27-0.43:41-0.16:565:42First Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:301.39:360.73:06-0.44:490.06:555:43First Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:311.310:340.73:51-0.46:030.06:535:44First Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:371.411:360.64:46-0.47:170.06:525:45First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:491.46:00-0.48:180.06:515:46Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:420.71:551.57:19-0.59:110.06:495:47Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:430.82:531.58:24-0.510:01-0.16:485:48Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:400.93:471.59:23-0.610:48-0.16:475:49Full Moon22Fri
23Sat3:351.04:361.410:24-0.611:30-0.16:455:50Full Moon23Sat
24Sun4:301.15:201.411:21-0.56:445:51Full Moon24Sun
25Mon5:221.25:591.312:09-0.212:14-0.46:435:53Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:101.36:371.212:45-0.21:04-0.36:415:54Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:561.37:171.01:20-0.21:56-0.26:405:55Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:451.38:010.91:55-0.22:490.06:385:56Waning Gibbous28Thu
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 4:47 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (65% illuminated). This places St. Michaels, MD in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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