Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide : in 3h 44m at 3:05 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:18 pm (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8572342
Common Questions About Tides

St. Michaels, MD Tides - Sep 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:012.07:412.21:501.01:360.76:337:36Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:291.88:182.32:371.01:560.66:347:35Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:581.79:012.33:301.12:200.66:347:33Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:321.69:522.34:271.12:540.66:357:32First Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:211.610:462.35:251.23:380.66:367:30First Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:251.511:412.46:261.24:310.66:377:29First Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:311.57:321.15:300.66:387:27First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:412.412:401.68:281.06:450.76:397:26Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:422.41:511.79:150.98:140.66:407:24Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:382.52:531.99:560.89:230.66:417:22Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:282.53:492.110:370.710:280.66:427:21Full Moon11Wed
12Thu4:172.44:442.311:180.611:330.66:427:19Full Moon12Thu
13Fri5:062.35:392.511:580.56:437:18Full Moon13Fri
14Sat5:542.26:312.612:370.612:380.56:447:16Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:402.17:222.71:360.71:180.46:457:14Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:251.98:162.62:360.71:580.46:467:13Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:131.89:162.53:380.82:440.56:477:11Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:091.710:222.44:400.93:380.56:487:10Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:111.611:262.35:411.04:390.66:497:08Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:141.66:441.05:410.76:507:06Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:282.312:171.77:481.06:480.86:507:05Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:292.21:231.78:401.07:570.86:517:03Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:202.22:241.89:200.98:540.86:527:02Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:012.13:141.99:550.89:430.86:537:00Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:372.14:002.010:270.810:300.86:546:58New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:132.14:422.110:580.711:180.96:556:57New Moon26Thu
27Fri4:482.05:222.211:280.76:566:55New Moon27Fri
28Sat5:231.95:592.312:070.911:56 AM0.66:576:54New Moon28Sat
29Sun4:581.85:332.312:530.911:21 AM0.65:585:52New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:301.86:082.412:380.911:45 AM0.65:595:51Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 6:11 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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