Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide : in 6h 16m at 2:38 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 7:54 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8572342
Common Questions About Tides

St. Michaels, MD Tides - Nov 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:492.01:191.87:580.48:070.46:315:05Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:421.92:142.08:380.39:080.46:325:04Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:301.83:062.19:160.210:080.46:335:03New Moon3Thu
4Fri3:171.73:562.29:550.111:070.46:345:02New Moon4Fri
5Sat4:031.64:462.310:350.16:355:01New Moon5Sat
6Sun4:501.55:322.312:010.411:16 AM0.16:375:00New Moon6Sun
7Mon5:351.46:172.212:510.411:55 AM0.16:384:59Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:191.37:022.11:410.512:340.26:394:58Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:071.37:511.92:340.51:140.36:404:57Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:031.28:461.83:260.52:010.46:414:56First Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:061.19:411.84:160.52:570.46:424:55First Quarter11Fri
12Sat10:071.110:311.75:040.53:560.56:434:54First Quarter12Sat
13Sun11:041.211:191.65:520.54:590.56:444:53First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:011.26:370.46:110.66:454:52First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:071.612:551.47:150.47:180.56:464:51Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:531.51:401.57:480.38:140.56:484:51Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:351.42:201.78:170.29:060.46:494:50Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:131.32:591.88:440.19:590.46:504:49Full Moon18Fri
19Sat2:521.33:391.99:120.010:530.46:514:49Full Moon19Sat
20Sun3:331.24:212.09:430.011:440.36:524:48Full Moon20Sun
21Mon4:161.25:042.110:20-0.16:534:47Full Moon21Mon
22Tue5:021.15:482.112:340.311:03 AM-0.16:544:47Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:481.16:342.01:250.311:50 AM-0.16:554:46Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:371.07:262.02:190.312:41-0.16:564:46Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:351.08:271.93:140.31:410.06:574:45Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:461.09:301.84:070.23:010.16:584:45Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:561.110:291.64:570.24:210.16:594:45Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon11:011.211:261.55:480.15:410.27:004:44Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:061.46:370.07:000.27:014:44Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:221.41:081.67:22-0.18:070.17:024:44Waning Crescent30Wed
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 5:16 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 Crescent (14% illuminated). This places St. Michaels, MD in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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