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 3h 46m 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 - Feb 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:160.85:421.112:05-0.211:46 AM-0.47:105:26New Moon1Fri
2Sat5:540.86:141.112:36-0.312:26-0.37:095:27Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:310.96:451.01:06-0.31:08-0.37:095:28Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:080.97:180.91:33-0.31:54-0.27:085:29Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:511.07:560.82:00-0.32:48-0.17:075:30Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:421.08:420.72:30-0.33:450.07:065:32First Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:361.19:340.73:08-0.44:450.07:055:33First Quarter7Thu
8Fri10:311.110:280.73:52-0.45:540.07:035:34First Quarter8Fri
9Sat11:311.211:280.74:44-0.47:030.07:025:35First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:351.25:51-0.58:010.07:015:36Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:330.71:361.37:08-0.58:51-0.17:005:37Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:350.82:311.48:12-0.69:41-0.26:595:38Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:320.93:241.49:12-0.610:29-0.36:585:40Full Moon13Wed
14Thu3:271.14:161.410:15-0.611:16-0.36:575:41Full Moon14Thu
15Fri4:231.25:061.411:17-0.66:555:42Full Moon15Fri
16Sat5:181.35:521.312:00-0.412:15-0.66:545:43Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:101.46:381.212:43-0.41:12-0.56:535:44Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:031.47:271.01:27-0.42:12-0.46:525:45Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:011.38:200.92:13-0.43:13-0.26:505:46Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:051.39:160.93:04-0.44:13-0.16:495:47Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu10:081.210:120.83:56-0.35:150.06:485:48Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri11:101.211:090.84:50-0.36:200.16:465:50Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:151.15:51-0.27:220.16:455:51Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:080.81:161.16:54-0.28:120.16:445:52Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:070.82:051.17:48-0.28:540.06:425:53Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:580.92:461.28:35-0.29:330.06:415:54Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:441.03:251.29:20-0.210:110.06:405:55New Moon27Wed
28Thu3:281.04:031.210:05-0.210:47-0.16:385:56New Moon28Thu
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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