Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide : in 2h 53m at 4:16 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:06 pm (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8572342
Common Questions About Tides

St. Michaels, MD Tides - Feb 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:141.35:32-0.57:45-0.17:115:25Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:030.51:231.36:41-0.58:43-0.17:105:26Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:050.52:231.37:46-0.69:34-0.17:095:27Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:020.63:171.38:42-0.610:23-0.17:095:28Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:550.74:061.39:36-0.611:07-0.17:085:29New Moon5Fri
6Sat3:490.84:481.210:29-0.611:46-0.27:075:31New Moon6Sat
7Sun4:400.85:251.211:20-0.57:065:32New Moon7Sun
8Mon5:280.95:591.112:20-0.212:05-0.47:055:33Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:110.96:321.112:53-0.312:49-0.37:035:34Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:530.97:070.91:23-0.31:33-0.27:025:35Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:371.07:440.81:50-0.32:24-0.17:015:36Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:241.08:260.72:16-0.33:180.07:005:37First Quarter12Fri
13Sat9:131.09:110.62:42-0.24:150.16:595:39First Quarter13Sat
14Sun10:031.09:560.53:12-0.35:160.16:585:40First Quarter14Sun
15Mon10:551.110:430.53:51-0.36:270.16:575:41First Quarter15Mon
16Tue11:551.111:360.54:37-0.37:320.16:555:42First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:571.25:38-0.38:230.16:545:43Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:370.51:521.36:53-0.49:070.16:535:44Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:330.62:391.37:56-0.49:500.06:525:45Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:250.73:251.48:52-0.510:32-0.16:505:46Full Moon20Sat
21Sun3:170.94:101.49:50-0.511:12-0.26:495:47Full Moon21Sun
22Mon4:101.04:531.410:51-0.511:49-0.26:485:49Full Moon22Mon
23Tue5:011.25:361.311:50-0.56:465:50Full Moon23Tue
24Wed5:501.36:181.212:25-0.312:48-0.46:455:51Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:401.57:031.11:00-0.31:49-0.36:445:52Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:341.57:520.91:38-0.42:55-0.26:425:53Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:361.58:490.82:21-0.34:01-0.16:415:54Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:421.59:480.73:13-0.35:070.06:395:55Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon10:491.410:470.74:12-0.36:200.16:385:56Third Quarter29Mon
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 7:41 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 46% 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 (46% 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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