Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide : in 5h 45m at 5:09 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:46 pm (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8572342
Common Questions About Tides

St. Michaels, MD Tides - Dec 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:070.97:391.62:380.212:580.07:044:43Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:570.98:271.63:230.21:450.17:054:43Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:590.99:181.54:040.22:470.17:064:43First Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:581.010:081.44:450.13:580.27:074:43First Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:541.110:591.45:260.05:150.27:084:43First Quarter5Sat
6Sun11:521.311:541.36:100.06:400.27:084:43Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:501.46:55-0.27:500.17:094:43Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:511.21:441.67:38-0.38:510.07:104:43Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:451.12:361.88:19-0.49:500.07:114:43Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:381.13:281.99:03-0.410:50-0.17:124:43Full Moon10Thu
11Fri3:311.04:222.09:52-0.511:47-0.17:134:43Full Moon11Fri
12Sat4:251.05:161.910:47-0.57:134:43Full Moon12Sat
13Sun5:191.06:081.912:41-0.111:45 AM-0.57:144:43Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:121.07:011.71:33-0.112:42-0.47:154:44Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:080.97:571.62:26-0.11:43-0.37:164:44Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:120.98:561.43:19-0.12:50-0.27:164:44Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:211.09:511.24:08-0.13:57-0.17:174:44Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:261.010:411.14:55-0.15:030.07:174:45Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:271.111:311.05:41-0.26:120.17:184:45Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:281.26:28-0.27:200.17:194:46Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:220.91:221.27:12-0.38:160.17:194:46Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:110.82:081.37:50-0.39:040.07:204:47Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:570.82:491.48:26-0.39:520.07:204:47Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:400.73:291.48:59-0.310:390.07:204:48New Moon24Thu
25Fri3:220.74:091.49:33-0.311:24-0.17:214:48New Moon25Fri
26Sat4:050.74:481.410:10-0.47:214:49New Moon26Sat
27Sun4:470.75:241.412:05-0.110:49 AM-0.47:224:50New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:260.66:001.412:45-0.111:29 AM-0.47:224:50Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:040.66:351.41:24-0.112:08-0.37:224:51Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:440.77:121.32:04-0.112:49-0.37:224:52Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:310.77:561.32:44-0.21:38-0.27:234:53Waxing 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 8:27 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 52% 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 First Quarter (52% 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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