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 5h 28m 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 - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:472.33:032.19:440.69:510.66:005:48New Moon1Tue
2Wed3:322.23:562.310:230.610:510.66:015:47New Moon2Wed
3Thu4:152.14:462.411:000.511:460.76:025:45New Moon3Thu
4Fri4:572.05:332.411:350.56:035:44New Moon4Fri
5Sat5:371.86:162.412:370.712:080.56:045:42Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:161.76:592.41:270.812:390.56:055:40Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:581.67:452.32:200.91:090.66:065:39Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:461.58:372.23:150.91:420.66:075:37First Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:431.49:332.14:091.02:240.76:085:36First Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:431.410:272.15:041.03:160.76:095:34First Quarter10Thu
11Fri10:401.411:212.16:031.04:140.86:105:33First Quarter11Fri
12Sat11:381.46:580.95:200.86:115:31First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:152.112:371.57:400.96:390.86:115:30Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:042.01:281.68:140.87:430.76:125:28Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:452.02:121.88:440.78:370.76:135:27Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:222.02:541.99:130.69:310.76:145:26Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:591.93:362.19:420.510:270.76:155:24Full Moon17Thu
18Fri3:371.84:182.310:110.411:230.76:165:23Full Moon18Fri
19Sat4:191.85:012.410:420.36:185:21Full Moon19Sat
20Sun5:011.75:452.512:170.611:16 AM0.36:195:20Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:451.66:302.51:110.711:54 AM0.36:205:19Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:301.57:222.42:090.712:360.36:215:17Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:231.48:252.33:110.71:260.36:225:16Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:301.39:342.34:120.72:350.46:235:15Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri9:421.410:392.25:110.73:560.46:245:13Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat10:501.411:432.16:100.75:180.56:255:12Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun11:591.67:040.66:410.56:265:11Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:432.01:041.77:490.57:520.56:275:10Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:351.92:011.98:280.48:520.46:285:08Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:191.82:522.19:040.39:490.56:295:07New Moon30Wed
31Thu3:011.73:402.29:400.310:450.56:305:06New Moon31Thu
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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