Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide : in 5h 19m at 8:12 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 12:18 pm (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8572342
Common Questions About Tides

St. Michaels, MD Tides - May 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:511.99:271.42:440.54:170.56:077:56Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:451.810:251.43:360.65:040.56:067:57First Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:391.711:191.54:320.65:500.56:057:58First Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:301.65:290.76:370.66:037:59First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:111.512:221.66:310.77:240.66:028:00First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:041.61:161.57:400.78:080.66:018:01Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:551.72:071.58:400.68:460.56:008:02Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:401.82:521.59:320.69:200.55:598:03Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:211.93:341.510:210.59:530.45:588:04Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:002.14:161.511:120.510:250.45:578:05Full Moon10Thu
11Fri4:412.24:591.512:020.55:568:05Full Moon11Fri
12Sat5:222.35:441.512:500.45:558:06Full Moon12Sat
13Sun6:052.36:291.51:360.45:548:07Full Moon13Sun
14Mon6:482.37:141.512:300.42:230.45:538:08Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:322.38:031.51:180.43:130.45:528:09Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:222.29:011.52:100.44:040.45:518:10Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:202.110:051.63:160.54:550.45:508:11Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:222.011:071.74:300.55:450.55:508:12Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:221.95:420.66:360.45:498:13Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:071.812:221.86:580.67:280.45:488:14Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:082.01:231.78:110.58:180.45:478:14Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:072.12:211.79:150.59:030.45:478:15Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:012.33:141.610:130.49:460.35:468:16Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:512.44:041.611:090.410:290.35:458:17New Moon24Thu
25Fri4:402.44:551.612:020.45:458:18New Moon25Fri
26Sat5:282.45:451.612:510.45:448:19New Moon26Sat
27Sun6:132.36:331.612:010.41:360.45:448:19New Moon27Sun
28Mon6:552.37:191.612:460.52:190.55:438:20Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:362.28:061.61:280.63:020.55:438:21Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:172.18:581.62:110.63:460.55:428:22Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:032.09:541.62:580.74:280.65:428:22Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 10:15 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places St. Michaels, MD in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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