Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide : 2:30 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 30m at 7:38 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8572342
Common Questions About Tides

St. Michaels, MD Tides - Jun 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:182.57:441.71:070.32:500.45:418:23Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:112.38:441.72:100.43:400.45:418:24Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:082.29:511.83:200.54:280.45:408:24First Quarter3Fri
4Sat10:082.010:541.94:310.65:150.45:408:25First Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:041.811:542.15:400.66:000.45:408:26First Quarter5Sun
6Mon11:571.76:510.76:470.45:408:26First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:542.212:521.58:040.77:360.45:398:27Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:522.21:491.59:070.78:230.45:398:27Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:442.32:421.510:000.79:060.45:398:28Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:292.33:311.410:490.69:460.55:398:28Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:122.34:191.511:360.610:260.55:398:29Full Moon11Sat
12Sun4:542.35:081.512:190.65:398:29Full Moon12Sun
13Mon5:342.35:551.512:590.65:398:30Full Moon13Mon
14Tue6:122.36:381.51:360.65:398:30Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:482.27:181.512:320.62:120.65:398:31Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:222.27:591.61:120.72:480.65:398:31Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:562.18:441.61:530.73:230.65:398:31Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:312.09:331.72:410.83:550.65:398:32Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:111.910:221.83:400.94:250.55:398:32Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:571.811:101.94:440.94:520.55:398:32Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:451.711:582.15:500.95:210.55:398:33Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed11:361.67:040.95:580.45:398:33Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:502.212:341.58:160.96:460.45:408:33Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:452.31:391.59:160.87:450.45:408:33Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:392.52:411.510:120.78:450.35:408:33Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:322.63:401.511:070.69:430.35:418:33New Moon26Sun
27Mon4:252.64:381.612:010.55:418:33New Moon27Mon
28Tue5:202.65:371.712:510.55:418:33New Moon28Tue
29Wed6:132.66:341.81:380.45:428:33Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:032.57:291.91:030.42:230.45:428:33Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 11:04 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places St. Michaels, MD in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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