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 4h 29m 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 - Apr 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:471.31:471.47:390.18:290.35:496:28Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:451.42:281.48:340.19:050.35:476:29Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:341.53:061.49:240.19:390.35:466:30Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:191.63:431.410:120.210:110.25:446:31New Moon4Mon
5Tue4:021.74:211.310:590.210:400.25:436:31New Moon5Tue
6Wed4:401.84:581.311:430.211:070.25:416:32New Moon6Wed
7Thu5:161.85:341.212:250.25:406:33New Moon7Thu
8Fri5:491.96:081.21:070.35:386:34Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:211.96:421.11:510.35:376:35Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:561.87:171.112:230.32:390.45:356:36Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:371.88:001.112:570.33:280.55:346:37Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:301.78:541.11:400.34:170.55:326:38First Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:291.79:521.12:360.35:080.65:316:39First Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:271.710:491.23:410.36:010.65:296:40First Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:261.711:511.44:530.46:510.55:286:41First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:261.66:220.47:350.45:266:42Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:521.61:221.67:400.38:130.35:256:43Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:461.82:131.68:430.28:490.25:246:44Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:372.03:031.59:450.29:250.25:226:45Full Moon19Tue
20Wed3:282.23:531.510:480.110:050.15:216:46Full Moon20Wed
21Thu4:202.44:441.411:470.110:500.15:196:47Full Moon21Thu
22Fri5:112.45:341.312:420.25:186:48Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:022.46:231.31:380.25:176:49Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:552.38:151.312:300.23:350.46:157:50Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:552.19:161.32:290.24:320.46:147:51Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:031.910:231.43:390.35:260.56:137:52Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed11:081.811:271.44:510.46:190.66:117:53Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:091.76:020.57:120.66:107:53Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:301.51:061.67:160.58:010.56:097:54Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:331.71:591.58:250.58:410.56:087:55Waning Crescent30Sat
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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