Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Michaels, MD

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in St. Michaels, MD.
Next low tide : in 29m at 12:30 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:43 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8572342
Common Questions About Tides

St. Michaels, MD Tides - Nov 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:111.36:482.11:430.711:58 AM0.46:325:04Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:451.27:302.02:330.712:320.46:335:03Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:261.18:202.03:240.71:120.46:345:02Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:241.19:161.94:130.72:040.46:355:01Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:321.110:091.95:000.73:080.56:365:00Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:331.211:011.95:480.64:200.56:374:59Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:351.411:551.86:330.55:460.56:384:58Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:361.67:140.47:130.56:394:57Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:491.71:311.87:510.28:200.46:404:56Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:401.72:222.08:260.19:220.36:424:55Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:281.63:112.29:010.010:250.36:434:54New Moon11Mon
12Tue3:181.54:032.39:40-0.111:260.36:444:53New Moon12Tue
13Wed4:091.44:562.410:24-0.16:454:53New Moon13Wed
14Thu5:001.35:482.312:240.311:14 AM-0.16:464:52Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:501.26:412.21:200.312:06-0.16:474:51Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:421.27:402.12:180.31:030.06:484:50Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:411.18:451.93:170.42:090.16:494:50First Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:521.19:481.84:110.43:210.26:504:49First Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:031.210:441.65:030.44:310.36:514:48First Quarter19Tue
20Wed11:091.311:351.55:540.35:420.36:524:48First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:151.46:410.36:540.46:544:47Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:241.41:131.57:220.27:560.46:554:47Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:091.32:011.67:560.18:470.46:564:46Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:511.22:431.78:270.19:360.36:574:46Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:311.13:221.78:550.010:250.36:584:45Full Moon25Mon
26Tue3:101.14:001.89:220.011:130.36:594:45Full Moon26Tue
27Wed3:511.04:371.89:500.011:570.37:004:44Full Moon27Wed
28Thu4:320.95:141.810:200.07:014:44Full Moon28Thu
29Fri5:100.95:501.812:400.310:55 AM0.07:024:44Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:470.86:271.81:240.311:33 AM0.07:034:43Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 3:36 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 7% 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 (7% 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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