Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide : 3:05 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 42m at 8:19 am (1.9 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 - Feb 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:341.211:230.65:03-0.56:56-0.17:115:25First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:451.26:07-0.57:58-0.17:105:26Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:260.61:481.27:14-0.58:50-0.17:095:27Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:250.72:411.28:12-0.69:38-0.17:095:28Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:200.73:281.29:03-0.610:23-0.27:085:29Full Moon5Wed
6Thu3:110.84:101.29:54-0.511:04-0.27:075:31Full Moon6Thu
7Fri4:020.94:491.210:43-0.511:41-0.27:065:32Full Moon7Fri
8Sat4:490.95:241.111:28-0.47:055:33Full Moon8Sat
9Sun5:331.05:581.112:15-0.312:11-0.37:035:34Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:131.06:311.012:46-0.312:52-0.37:025:35Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:511.07:050.91:15-0.31:36-0.27:015:36Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:321.07:410.81:41-0.32:25-0.17:005:37Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:171.08:220.72:08-0.33:190.06:595:39Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri9:071.09:070.62:38-0.34:140.16:585:40Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:591.19:530.63:15-0.35:150.16:575:41Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun10:531.110:430.64:00-0.36:230.26:555:42Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon11:521.111:420.64:53-0.37:250.16:545:43Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:541.26:02-0.38:150.16:535:44Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:450.71:481.37:16-0.49:000.06:525:45Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:430.82:361.48:17-0.59:43-0.16:505:46Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:360.93:241.49:14-0.510:26-0.26:495:47New Moon21Fri
22Sat3:291.14:121.410:15-0.511:08-0.26:485:49New Moon22Sat
23Sun4:231.24:591.311:16-0.511:48-0.36:465:50New Moon23Sun
24Mon5:151.45:441.312:15-0.56:455:51Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:051.56:291.112:27-0.41:12-0.46:445:52Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:571.57:171.01:08-0.42:14-0.36:425:53Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:551.58:110.91:52-0.43:17-0.26:415:54First Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:011.59:100.82:45-0.34:200.06:395:55First Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:081.410:090.83:43-0.35:240.16:385:56First Quarter29Sat
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 11:42 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 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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