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 18m at 5:21 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:361.59:021.01:470.24:090.45:496:27First Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:331.59:531.02:350.35:000.55:486:28First Quarter2Sun
3Mon10:291.510:441.03:320.35:560.55:466:29First Quarter3Mon
4Tue11:261.511:391.14:350.36:500.55:456:30First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:231.55:530.37:330.55:436:31Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:371.21:151.57:120.38:100.45:426:32Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:301.41:591.58:140.28:420.35:406:33Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:171.62:421.49:100.29:150.25:396:34Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:031.83:261.410:080.29:480.25:376:35Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:502.04:131.411:060.110:250.15:366:36Full Moon10Mon
11Tue4:382.25:011.312:020.15:346:37Full Moon11Tue
12Wed5:252.25:471.312:560.15:336:38Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:142.26:351.21:520.25:316:39Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:072.27:281.212:400.12:510.35:306:40Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:102.08:321.21:380.13:500.45:286:41Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:201.99:391.32:520.24:480.45:276:42Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:281.810:431.44:080.25:450.55:256:43Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue11:341.711:491.55:250.36:410.55:246:44Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:371.66:430.37:290.45:226:45Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:541.71:301.57:510.38:100.45:216:46Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:491.82:141.58:480.38:450.35:206:47Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:382.02:551.49:420.39:190.35:186:48Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:232.03:361.410:330.39:520.35:176:48New Moon23Sun
24Mon4:052.14:191.311:200.310:250.35:166:49New Moon24Mon
25Tue4:452.15:011.312:030.45:146:50New Moon25Tue
26Wed5:222.15:411.312:430.45:136:51New Moon26Wed
27Thu5:572.16:191.31:250.45:126:52Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:322.06:581.22:080.55:106:53Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:101.97:411.212:320.52:550.55:096:54Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:551.99:321.21:120.54:400.66:087:55Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 7:39 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 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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