Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 5:36 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:441.811:211.34:010.66:110.76:077:56Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu11:351.75:050.66:580.76:067:57Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:121.412:271.76:170.67:420.66:047:58Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:071.51:211.67:400.68:210.56:037:59Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:001.72:121.68:480.68:550.56:028:00Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:471.93:001.69:460.59:260.46:018:01Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:322.13:461.510:430.49:580.36:008:02New Moon7Tue
8Wed4:182.34:351.511:420.410:350.35:598:03New Moon8Wed
9Thu5:062.45:261.412:390.35:588:04New Moon9Thu
10Fri5:552.56:171.41:320.35:578:05New Moon10Fri
11Sat6:452.57:071.412:090.32:260.45:568:06Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:372.47:591.41:040.33:220.45:558:06Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:342.39:001.42:030.34:180.55:548:07Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:412.210:081.53:150.45:120.55:538:08First Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:482.011:131.64:340.56:040.55:528:09First Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:491.95:490.56:550.55:518:10First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:171.712:481.77:060.57:440.55:508:11First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:201.91:441.68:210.58:280.55:508:12Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:192.02:341.59:230.59:060.45:498:13Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:092.23:191.510:180.59:410.45:488:14Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:542.34:021.411:100.510:150.45:478:14Full Moon21Tue
22Wed4:362.34:471.411:590.510:480.45:478:15Full Moon22Wed
23Thu5:172.35:331.412:430.55:468:16Full Moon23Thu
24Fri5:552.36:161.41:240.55:458:17Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:322.36:571.42:040.55:458:18Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:082.27:371.412:340.62:450.65:448:19Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:452.18:191.31:110.63:270.65:438:19Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:252.19:071.41:500.64:100.65:438:20Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:102.010:001.42:360.74:490.75:428:21Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:591.910:521.53:350.75:250.75:428:22Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri10:471.811:411.64:430.85:580.65:418:22Third Quarter31Fri
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 9:15 pm — 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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