Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide : in 2h 46m at 3:40 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:14 pm (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8572342
Common Questions About Tides

St. Michaels, MD Tides - Nov 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:031.63:522.29:350.210:590.56:315:05Full Moon1Wed
2Thu3:451.54:342.210:080.211:460.56:325:04Full Moon2Thu
3Fri4:281.45:142.210:420.26:335:03Full Moon3Fri
4Sat5:101.45:522.112:300.611:15 AM0.36:355:02Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:511.36:302.01:130.611:47 AM0.36:365:01Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:301.27:112.02:000.612:190.36:374:59Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:121.27:571.92:490.612:550.46:384:58Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:041.18:491.83:380.61:390.46:394:57Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:051.19:391.84:220.62:360.56:404:57Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri10:031.210:241.75:040.63:420.56:414:56Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat10:581.311:081.65:440.54:540.66:424:55Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun11:531.411:541.56:220.46:190.66:434:54Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:471.66:580.37:330.56:444:53Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:431.51:351.87:310.28:330.56:464:52Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:301.42:212.08:030.19:300.46:474:51Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:171.33:072.18:370.010:290.46:484:51New Moon16Thu
17Fri3:041.23:572.29:15-0.111:270.36:494:50New Moon17Fri
18Sat3:551.24:482.310:01-0.16:504:49New Moon18Sat
19Sun4:471.15:402.212:220.310:56 AM-0.26:514:49Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:391.16:342.21:160.311:54 AM-0.16:524:48Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:331.17:312.02:120.312:55-0.16:534:47Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:351.18:361.93:080.32:060.06:544:47First Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:481.19:381.74:010.33:240.16:554:46First Quarter23Thu
24Fri10:001.210:331.54:490.24:370.26:564:46First Quarter24Fri
25Sat11:071.411:251.45:370.25:530.26:584:45First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:131.56:230.17:080.36:594:45Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:161.21:131.67:070.08:110.37:004:45Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:051.12:041.77:47-0.19:050.37:014:44Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:501.12:491.88:23-0.19:560.27:024:44Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:341.03:311.88:57-0.110:450.27:034:44Full Moon30Thu
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 6:57 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places St. Michaels, MD in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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