Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide : in 2h 05m at 3:56 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:48 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8572342
Common Questions About Tides

St. Michaels, MD Tides - May 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:411.810:291.43:240.65:030.66:067:57Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed10:321.711:201.44:220.65:440.66:057:58Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu11:201.65:230.76:240.66:047:58Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:091.512:081.56:320.77:060.66:037:59Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:001.71:001.57:460.77:460.56:028:00Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:501.81:521.48:490.68:230.56:018:01Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:362.02:411.49:430.68:590.45:598:02Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:192.13:281.410:360.59:340.35:588:03Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:032.34:161.411:300.510:140.35:578:04New Moon9Wed
10Thu4:492.45:071.412:230.45:568:05New Moon10Thu
11Fri5:382.45:581.41:130.45:558:06New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:272.46:491.52:020.45:548:07Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:162.47:401.512:540.32:530.45:538:08Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:082.38:381.61:540.33:450.45:538:09Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:062.29:441.63:020.44:360.45:528:10First Quarter15Tue
16Wed10:092.010:481.84:170.55:250.45:518:11First Quarter16Wed
17Thu11:081.911:501.95:290.56:130.45:508:11First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:051.76:420.67:020.45:498:12First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:512.01:021.67:570.67:510.45:488:13Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:512.21:591.59:030.68:370.45:488:14Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:452.32:511.59:590.59:190.45:478:15Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue3:332.33:391.410:520.59:590.45:468:16Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:182.34:281.511:420.510:400.45:468:17Full Moon23Wed
24Thu5:022.35:171.512:280.55:458:17Full Moon24Thu
25Fri5:452.36:041.51:090.55:448:18Full Moon25Fri
26Sat6:242.26:481.512:060.51:480.55:448:19Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:012.27:311.512:460.62:270.55:438:20Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:382.18:151.51:250.63:070.65:438:21Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:162.09:041.52:050.73:460.65:428:21Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:571.99:561.62:520.74:220.65:428:22Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:411.810:461.73:520.84:550.65:418:23Third Quarter31Thu
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 7:22 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (55% illuminated). This places St. Michaels, MD in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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