Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide : in 1m at 4:54 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:59 pm (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8572342
Common Questions About Tides

St. Michaels, MD Tides - Jul 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:152.46:281.61:410.65:438:33Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:572.37:171.612:400.62:200.65:438:33Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:352.28:061.61:270.62:570.65:438:33Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:132.18:591.72:150.83:340.65:448:33Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:532.09:541.73:070.94:070.65:458:33Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:351.810:451.84:060.94:360.65:458:33Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:181.711:311.95:061.05:000.65:468:32Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed11:001.66:111.05:210.65:468:32Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:152.111:43 AM1.47:251.05:460.65:478:32Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:032.212:321.38:351.06:220.55:478:31Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:522.31:311.39:310.97:110.55:488:31Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:402.42:291.310:210.98:090.55:498:31Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:262.43:211.311:110.89:040.55:508:30Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:132.54:141.411:580.79:580.45:508:30New Moon14Tue
15Wed5:022.55:091.512:420.75:518:29New Moon15Wed
16Thu5:502.56:041.61:230.65:528:29New Moon16Thu
17Fri6:362.56:561.712:080.52:030.65:528:28Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:202.47:481.81:130.52:420.55:538:28Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:052.38:462.02:170.63:220.55:548:27Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:542.19:482.23:280.74:010.45:558:26First Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:481.910:482.34:400.84:390.45:558:26First Quarter21Tue
22Wed10:421.711:462.45:510.85:180.45:568:25First Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:361.67:070.96:010.45:578:24First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:462.512:341.58:230.96:540.45:588:24Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:492.51:371.49:250.87:580.55:598:23Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:472.52:371.410:190.88:570.56:008:22Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:402.53:321.511:080.89:510.56:008:21Full Moon27Mon
28Tue4:292.44:271.611:540.810:440.66:018:20Full Moon28Tue
29Wed5:152.45:211.712:350.76:028:19Full Moon29Wed
30Thu5:562.36:111.71:110.76:038:18Full Moon30Thu
31Fri6:322.36:571.812:270.71:440.76:048:17Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 8:26 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places St. Michaels, MD in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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