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 4h 14m 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 - Aug 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:232.51:171.59:090.97:130.46:058:16Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:252.62:241.510:060.88:280.46:068:15Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:232.73:251.611:000.89:350.46:078:14New Moon3Sat
4Sun4:202.74:241.711:520.710:430.46:088:13New Moon4Sun
5Mon5:162.65:241.812:390.76:098:12New Moon5Mon
6Tue6:082.66:211.91:210.66:108:11New Moon6Tue
7Wed6:542.47:152.112:570.52:010.66:118:10Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:382.38:092.11:570.62:400.66:118:08Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:212.19:082.22:590.73:190.56:128:07Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:081.910:082.34:030.93:580.66:138:06First Quarter10Sat
11Sun9:591.711:042.35:061.04:350.66:148:05First Quarter11Sun
12Mon10:501.611:572.36:101.05:120.66:158:04First Quarter12Mon
13Tue11:421.57:211.15:520.76:168:02First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:522.312:391.58:301.06:390.76:178:01Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:482.31:401.59:221.07:380.86:188:00Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:392.32:371.510:061.08:340.86:197:59Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:232.33:251.510:460.99:220.76:207:57Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:052.44:111.611:250.910:070.76:207:56Full Moon18Sun
19Mon4:442.44:561.712:020.86:217:55Full Moon19Mon
20Tue5:212.45:401.812:350.86:227:53Full Moon20Tue
21Wed5:562.36:201.91:050.76:237:52Full Moon21Wed
22Thu6:282.36:592.012:390.81:330.76:247:50Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:002.27:382.11:280.81:580.66:257:49Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:332.18:212.22:200.92:220.66:267:48Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:101.99:102.33:191.02:480.66:277:46Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:551.810:062.44:241.03:210.56:287:45Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue9:521.711:032.55:291.04:030.56:297:43Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed10:531.66:391.14:530.56:297:42Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:022.511:56 AM1.67:531.05:530.66:307:40Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:082.61:061.68:551.07:150.66:317:39Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat2:152.62:141.69:470.98:380.56:327:37Waning Crescent31Sat
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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