Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide : 2:38 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 04m at 7:28 am (2.3 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 - Jan 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:250.73:261.58:54-0.510:43-0.17:234:53New Moon1Sun
2Mon3:130.74:131.49:37-0.511:30-0.17:234:54New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:020.74:561.410:23-0.57:234:55New Moon3Tue
4Wed4:500.75:361.412:12-0.111:07 AM-0.47:234:55New Moon4Wed
5Thu5:350.76:141.312:52-0.111:49 AM-0.47:234:56Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:180.66:501.21:31-0.112:27-0.37:234:57Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:020.67:281.22:10-0.11:06-0.27:234:58Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:510.68:091.12:48-0.21:53-0.27:234:59Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:460.78:520.93:22-0.22:52-0.17:235:00First Quarter9Mon
10Tue9:390.79:340.83:53-0.23:560.07:235:01First Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:290.810:150.74:20-0.35:040.17:225:02First Quarter11Wed
12Thu11:181.010:590.64:48-0.36:220.17:225:03First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:121.15:23-0.47:320.07:225:04Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:061.26:10-0.58:290.07:225:05Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:490.51:571.37:05-0.59:22-0.17:215:06Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:440.52:471.47:57-0.610:15-0.17:215:07Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:360.53:381.58:48-0.711:07-0.27:215:08Full Moon17Tue
18Wed3:290.64:311.69:44-0.711:55-0.37:205:09Full Moon18Wed
19Thu4:250.65:211.610:48-0.77:205:10Full Moon19Thu
20Fri5:200.76:101.512:41-0.311:50 AM-0.77:195:11Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:130.86:581.41:25-0.312:51-0.67:195:13Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:100.97:491.22:10-0.41:56-0.57:185:14Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:131.08:431.02:55-0.43:07-0.47:185:15Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue9:201.19:370.93:40-0.44:16-0.37:175:16Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:231.110:290.74:24-0.55:26-0.27:165:17Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:261.211:220.65:10-0.56:42-0.17:165:18Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:321.26:03-0.57:49-0.17:155:19Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:190.61:331.27:00-0.58:44-0.17:145:20Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:160.62:251.27:52-0.59:34-0.17:135:22Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:070.63:131.28:40-0.510:21-0.17:125:23Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue2:560.63:581.29:26-0.511:04-0.17:125:24New Moon31Tue
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 11:03 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 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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