Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide : 3:56 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 01m at 9:30 am (1.7 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 - Dec 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:551.13:491.89:27-0.211:040.27:044:43New Moon1Sat
2Sun3:421.14:351.810:10-0.211:490.27:054:43New Moon2Sun
3Mon4:301.15:171.710:54-0.27:064:43New Moon3Mon
4Tue5:171.05:561.712:320.111:35 AM-0.17:074:43Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:011.06:341.61:130.112:14-0.17:084:43Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:450.97:131.51:540.112:520.07:094:43Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:330.97:541.42:360.11:340.17:094:43Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:270.98:391.33:160.12:260.17:104:43First Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:240.99:241.23:520.13:280.27:114:43First Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:151.010:071.14:260.04:320.37:124:43First Quarter10Mon
11Tue11:041.110:501.04:580.05:430.37:134:43First Quarter11Tue
12Wed11:561.211:380.95:33-0.16:560.37:144:43Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:481.46:14-0.27:570.27:144:43Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:310.91:371.57:00-0.38:510.17:154:44Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:240.82:241.67:46-0.49:430.17:164:44Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:150.83:121.78:31-0.410:370.07:164:44Full Moon16Sun
17Mon3:050.84:021.79:20-0.511:29-0.17:174:45Full Moon17Mon
18Tue3:590.94:531.810:16-0.57:184:45Full Moon18Tue
19Wed4:540.95:421.712:18-0.111:18 AM-0.57:184:45Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:480.96:311.61:05-0.212:18-0.57:194:46Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:431.07:221.51:53-0.21:21-0.47:194:46Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:441.08:171.32:41-0.22:31-0.37:204:47Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:521.19:151.23:29-0.33:42-0.27:204:47Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:591.210:091.04:16-0.34:51-0.17:214:48Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue11:011.311:020.95:03-0.46:040.07:214:48Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:051.35:53-0.47:150.07:214:49Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:071.46:46-0.48:150.07:224:50Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:540.72:011.47:37-0.59:07-0.17:224:50Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:460.72:491.48:23-0.59:56-0.17:224:51Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:340.73:341.49:07-0.510:43-0.17:224:52New Moon30Sun
31Mon3:220.74:171.49:51-0.511:25-0.17:234:53New Moon31Mon
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 12:43 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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