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 1h 45m at 3:22 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:482.32:431.310:170.88:310.55:438:33Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:302.33:301.311:040.89:170.55:438:33Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:122.44:181.411:490.710:040.55:448:33Full Moon3Fri
4Sat4:552.45:071.412:300.75:448:33Full Moon4Sat
5Sun5:372.45:561.51:080.65:458:33Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:182.46:431.71:450.65:468:32Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:572.47:301.812:550.62:210.55:468:32Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:382.38:211.91:520.62:580.55:478:32Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:222.19:192.02:560.73:360.45:478:32Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:122.010:182.24:060.84:130.45:488:31Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat10:081.811:152.35:150.84:520.45:498:31Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun11:041.76:260.95:330.45:498:30Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:132.412:011.57:410.96:230.45:508:30Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:152.51:041.58:490.87:280.45:518:29Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:172.52:091.59:470.88:330.45:528:29Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:142.53:081.510:400.79:320.45:528:28Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:072.54:051.611:300.710:290.45:538:28New Moon17Fri
18Sat4:572.45:011.712:160.75:548:27New Moon18Sat
19Sun5:442.45:561.812:570.65:558:27New Moon19Sun
20Mon6:252.36:471.912:240.61:350.65:558:26Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:022.27:341.91:150.72:100.55:568:25Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:392.18:222.02:040.82:440.55:578:24Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:162.09:132.02:550.93:170.55:588:24Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:561.810:042.03:501.03:470.65:598:23First Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:411.710:522.14:471.04:150.65:598:22First Quarter25Sat
26Sun10:281.611:382.15:451.14:430.66:008:21First Quarter26Sun
27Mon11:151.56:511.15:140.66:018:20First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:272.212:041.48:021.15:540.66:028:20Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:202.21:021.48:591.06:480.66:038:19Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:122.32:031.49:451.07:560.66:048:18Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:592.42:571.410:290.98:560.66:058:17Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 5:50 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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