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 54m 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 - Jan 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:110.84:561.310:36-0.47:234:53New Moon1Tue
2Wed4:570.85:331.312:04-0.211:19 AM-0.47:234:54New Moon2Wed
3Thu5:400.86:081.312:41-0.211:58 AM-0.37:234:55Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:210.76:421.21:17-0.212:37-0.37:234:56Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:020.77:171.11:52-0.21:18-0.27:234:57Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:470.87:551.02:26-0.22:07-0.17:234:58Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:380.88:370.92:59-0.23:050.07:234:59First Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:300.99:210.83:29-0.34:060.07:235:00First Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:201.010:070.74:00-0.35:120.17:235:01First Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:121.010:570.74:36-0.46:250.17:235:02First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:091.15:22-0.47:310.07:225:03Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:061.36:21-0.58:27-0.17:225:04Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:560.62:001.47:23-0.69:19-0.17:225:05Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:530.72:521.48:19-0.710:11-0.27:225:06Full Moon14Mon
15Tue2:480.73:441.59:14-0.711:02-0.37:215:07Full Moon15Tue
16Wed3:430.84:361.510:16-0.711:50-0.47:215:08Full Moon16Wed
17Thu4:400.95:261.511:19-0.77:205:09Full Moon17Thu
18Fri5:341.06:131.412:35-0.412:19-0.77:205:10Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:281.07:011.21:20-0.51:19-0.67:205:11Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:251.17:521.12:05-0.52:23-0.57:195:12Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:291.18:480.92:53-0.53:29-0.37:185:13Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:351.19:430.83:41-0.54:34-0.27:185:14Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:371.110:360.74:30-0.55:41-0.17:175:15Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu11:411.111:320.75:22-0.56:52-0.17:175:17Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:461.16:20-0.57:53-0.17:165:18Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:310.61:431.17:17-0.58:43-0.17:155:19Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:260.72:311.18:07-0.59:29-0.17:155:20Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:170.73:141.28:53-0.510:12-0.27:145:21Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:040.73:551.29:36-0.510:53-0.27:135:22New Moon29Tue
30Wed3:510.74:331.210:20-0.511:31-0.27:125:24New Moon30Wed
31Thu4:350.85:091.211:04-0.47:115:25New Moon31Thu
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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