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 3h 44m at 7:34 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:45 am (1.5 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 - Jul 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:132.29:551.93:230.64:270.55:438:33First Quarter1Tue
2Wed10:092.010:592.14:370.75:090.55:438:33First Quarter2Wed
3Thu11:021.811:582.25:480.75:490.45:448:33First Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:531.67:040.86:310.45:448:33First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:572.312:471.58:200.87:180.45:458:33Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:562.41:451.49:230.88:070.45:458:33Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon2:482.42:401.410:170.88:540.55:468:32Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:362.43:321.411:070.79:390.55:468:32Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:212.44:231.411:540.710:230.55:478:32Full Moon9Wed
10Thu5:052.45:141.512:350.75:488:31Full Moon10Thu
11Fri5:472.36:021.51:130.75:488:31Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:252.36:461.61:480.75:498:31Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:002.37:271.612:410.72:220.75:508:30Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:332.28:091.61:230.72:540.65:508:30Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:062.18:551.72:070.83:240.65:518:29Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:402.09:441.82:580.93:510.65:528:29Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:161.810:311.94:011.04:130.65:538:28Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:571.711:162.15:051.04:350.55:538:28Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:421.66:131.15:020.55:548:27Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:022.211:31 AM1.57:311.05:390.55:558:26Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:542.312:291.48:401.06:260.45:568:26Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:502.41:381.49:370.97:270.45:568:25Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:462.52:431.410:300.88:350.45:578:24Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:402.63:421.511:230.89:380.45:588:23New Moon24Thu
25Fri4:352.74:411.612:140.75:598:23New Moon25Fri
26Sat5:302.75:411.712:590.66:008:22New Moon26Sat
27Sun6:212.66:371.81:420.66:018:21Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:092.57:322.01:070.52:230.56:028:20Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:562.38:302.12:120.53:040.56:028:19Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:452.19:332.23:200.73:450.56:038:18Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:371.910:362.34:300.84:260.56:048:17First Quarter31Thu
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 9:39 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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