Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide : 4:16 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 29m at 9:57 am (1.6 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 - Jan 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:060.98:311.12:52-0.22:47-0.27:234:53Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:120.99:190.93:34-0.33:49-0.17:234:54First Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:121.010:050.84:12-0.34:510.07:234:55First Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:081.010:510.74:49-0.35:580.17:234:56First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:041.15:28-0.37:080.17:234:57First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:581.16:10-0.38:060.07:234:58Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:340.51:461.26:55-0.48:540.07:234:59Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:250.52:301.27:38-0.49:410.07:235:00Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:100.53:131.38:18-0.410:27-0.17:235:00Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:530.53:551.38:58-0.511:11-0.17:235:01Full Moon10Tue
11Wed3:350.54:351.39:40-0.511:50-0.17:225:02Full Moon11Wed
12Thu4:190.55:111.310:27-0.57:225:03Full Moon12Thu
13Fri5:030.65:451.312:26-0.211:15 AM-0.57:225:04Full Moon13Fri
14Sat5:460.76:181.31:00-0.212:03-0.47:225:06Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:290.86:531.21:33-0.312:51-0.47:215:07Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:180.87:331.02:06-0.31:48-0.37:215:08Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:130.98:200.92:39-0.42:58-0.27:215:09Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:131.19:130.83:14-0.44:09-0.17:205:10Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:121.210:080.63:51-0.55:24-0.17:205:11Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:121.311:060.64:33-0.56:44-0.17:195:12Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:181.35:28-0.67:53-0.17:195:13Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:090.51:241.46:38-0.68:52-0.17:185:14Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:130.52:251.47:46-0.79:47-0.27:175:15Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:120.63:221.58:46-0.710:39-0.27:175:16New Moon24Tue
25Wed3:080.74:171.49:46-0.711:26-0.27:165:18New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:050.85:061.410:47-0.77:155:19New Moon26Thu
27Fri5:000.85:481.312:09-0.311:44 AM-0.67:155:20New Moon27Fri
28Sat5:520.96:281.212:47-0.312:37-0.57:145:21Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:431.07:071.01:25-0.31:29-0.47:135:22Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:351.07:480.92:01-0.42:25-0.27:125:23Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:311.08:340.82:38-0.43:22-0.17:115:25First Quarter31Tue
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 1:06 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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