Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : in 3h 08m at 5:20 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:55 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8570283
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Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - Sep 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:422.49:032.62:330.42:430.36:307:30Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:192.49:352.53:050.43:220.46:307:28Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:572.410:102.43:360.44:000.46:317:27Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:352.410:472.34:060.44:400.56:327:25Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:132.411:252.24:380.45:220.66:337:24Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:542.45:140.56:090.76:347:22Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:052.112:382.35:560.56:590.86:357:21Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:492.01:312.36:430.57:530.86:367:19Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:401.92:322.37:350.58:500.86:367:18Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:391.93:362.48:310.49:480.86:377:16Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:422.04:362.59:320.410:450.76:387:15Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:432.25:302.610:360.311:390.56:397:13Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:392.46:212.811:390.26:407:11Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:342.67:112.912:290.412:380.06:417:10New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:282.88:002.91:160.21:340.06:427:08New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:223.08:502.92:010.12:27-0.16:437:07New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:163.19:392.92:470.03:200.06:437:05New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:103.210:292.83:340.04:140.16:447:04Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:053.111:202.74:230.15:120.36:457:02Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:013.05:150.26:130.56:467:00Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:132.51:042.96:120.37:170.66:476:59First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:112.42:172.87:130.58:210.76:486:57First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:192.33:342.78:170.69:240.86:496:56First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:342.24:402.79:210.610:230.86:506:54First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:422.35:332.710:240.611:180.86:506:52Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:362.36:172.611:230.66:516:51Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:222.46:532.612:060.712:160.66:526:49Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:012.57:232.512:480.61:020.56:536:48Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:382.57:532.51:240.51:440.56:546:46Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:142.68:262.51:570.52:230.46:556:45Full Moon30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8570283)

Common Questions About Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD today?

Slack tide in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD is approximately 8:37 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 Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD?

Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 Ocean City, MD (inlet), 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 Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD?

Tide predictions for Ocean City, MD (inlet), 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 Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD?

Tide data for Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD is sourced from NOAA Station #8570283. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8570283.

What is the moon phase in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD tonight?

Tonight the moon over Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD is Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Ocean City, MD (inlet), 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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