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 45m 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 - Sep 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:142.63:151.810:350.89:450.56:337:36Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:072.64:131.911:210.810:490.56:347:34New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:582.55:102.112:040.76:357:33New Moon3Tue
4Wed5:452.46:052.212:430.66:367:31New Moon4Wed
5Thu6:272.36:552.312:530.61:200.66:377:30Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:072.17:432.41:480.71:540.66:387:28Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:472.08:342.42:440.82:280.66:387:26Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:301.89:272.43:430.93:030.66:397:25Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:201.710:232.34:421.03:400.76:407:23First Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:161.611:162.35:401.14:190.76:417:22First Quarter10Tue
11Wed11:121.56:431.15:020.86:427:20First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:102.212:091.57:511.15:520.86:437:19First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:082.21:101.58:471.06:590.96:447:17Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:032.32:091.59:281.08:080.86:457:15Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:502.32:581.610:040.99:030.86:467:14Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:302.33:431.710:370.99:530.86:467:12Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:072.34:261.911:100.810:440.86:477:11Full Moon17Tue
18Wed4:422.35:092.011:420.711:380.86:487:09Full Moon18Wed
19Thu5:182.25:502.212:120.76:497:07Full Moon19Thu
20Fri5:542.16:302.312:320.812:390.66:507:06Full Moon20Fri
21Sat6:302.07:102.41:240.81:050.66:517:04Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:071.97:522.52:170.91:330.56:527:03Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:471.88:422.53:160.92:040.56:537:01Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:361.79:412.54:201.02:450.56:546:59Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:381.610:452.55:231.03:390.56:546:58Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu10:461.511:502.56:281.04:450.66:556:56Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri11:521.67:360.96:020.66:566:55Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:582.41:021.68:340.97:330.66:576:53Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:042.41:091.88:220.87:480.65:585:51Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:592.42:091.99:040.78:510.65:595:50Waning Crescent30Mon
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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