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 5h 06m 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 - Feb 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:200.85:491.112:18-0.211:45 AM-0.47:115:25Full Moon1Thu
2Fri5:580.86:181.012:46-0.312:29-0.37:105:27Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:370.96:491.01:13-0.31:16-0.27:095:28Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:191.07:240.91:38-0.32:10-0.27:085:29Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:081.18:070.72:05-0.43:13-0.17:075:30Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:051.19:010.72:39-0.44:180.07:065:31Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed10:031.29:580.63:21-0.55:290.07:055:32Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu11:041.310:580.64:12-0.56:450.07:045:33Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:131.35:14-0.57:510.07:035:35Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:050.61:211.46:35-0.58:45-0.17:025:36Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:120.62:211.47:49-0.69:36-0.17:015:37Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon2:120.83:161.58:52-0.710:24-0.27:005:38New Moon12Mon
13Tue3:090.94:091.49:54-0.711:09-0.26:585:39New Moon13Tue
14Wed4:071.04:571.410:57-0.711:50-0.36:575:40New Moon14Wed
15Thu5:021.25:411.311:56-0.66:565:41Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:541.36:221.112:29-0.312:51-0.56:555:42Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:441.37:031.01:06-0.41:47-0.36:545:44Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:371.37:490.91:44-0.42:45-0.26:525:45Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:341.38:400.82:25-0.33:42-0.16:515:46First Quarter19Mon
20Tue9:341.29:330.73:08-0.34:400.06:505:47First Quarter20Tue
21Wed10:311.110:260.73:53-0.25:420.16:485:48First Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:321.111:210.64:43-0.26:490.26:475:49First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:381.15:41-0.27:470.16:465:50Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:190.71:351.16:46-0.28:320.16:445:51Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:150.72:211.27:42-0.29:120.16:435:52Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:040.83:011.28:30-0.29:490.16:425:53Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:480.83:381.29:16-0.210:240.06:405:54Full Moon27Tue
28Wed3:311.04:121.210:04-0.210:570.06:395:56Full Moon28Wed
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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