Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide : 12:01 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 19m at 4:45 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8572342
Common Questions About Tides

St. Michaels, MD Tides - Jan 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:340.910:051.34:27-0.34:16-0.38:235:53First Quarter1Sat
2Sun10:421.011:001.15:14-0.35:26-0.28:235:54First Quarter2Sun
3Mon11:451.111:531.06:01-0.46:37-0.28:235:54First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:491.26:50-0.47:51-0.18:235:55Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:480.81:531.37:41-0.58:56-0.18:235:56Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:430.82:491.38:30-0.59:52-0.18:235:57Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:350.73:381.49:15-0.510:43-0.28:235:58Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:230.74:251.49:57-0.511:33-0.28:235:59Full Moon8Sat
9Sun4:110.75:091.310:40-0.58:236:00Full Moon9Sun
10Mon4:590.75:511.312:19-0.211:23 AM-0.58:236:01Full Moon10Mon
11Tue5:450.76:291.31:00-0.212:05-0.58:236:02Full Moon11Tue
12Wed6:290.77:051.31:39-0.212:44-0.48:226:03Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:110.77:401.22:17-0.21:21-0.48:226:04Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:520.68:171.12:54-0.21:59-0.38:226:05Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:360.78:551.03:31-0.22:42-0.28:226:06Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:270.79:370.94:07-0.23:37-0.18:216:07Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:200.710:200.84:39-0.34:40-0.18:216:08Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue11:100.811:030.75:10-0.35:450.08:206:09Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:010.95:42-0.47:010.08:206:10Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:551.16:22-0.48:140.08:196:11Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:440.61:521.27:13-0.59:14-0.18:196:12Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:440.62:461.38:11-0.610:08-0.18:186:13Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:410.63:381.49:05-0.611:01-0.28:186:15Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:350.64:301.59:57-0.711:54-0.38:176:16New Moon24Mon
25Tue4:290.75:241.610:55-0.78:176:17New Moon25Tue
26Wed5:250.86:151.612:44-0.311:58 AM-0.78:166:18New Moon26Wed
27Thu6:200.87:041.51:30-0.412:59-0.78:156:19Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:130.97:521.42:16-0.41:58-0.68:146:20Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:091.08:441.23:02-0.43:02-0.58:146:21Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:121.09:391.03:49-0.44:09-0.48:136:23First Quarter30Sun
31Mon10:181.110:340.94:36-0.45:15-0.38:126:24First Quarter31Mon
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 8:23 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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