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 4h 36m at 5:27 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:36 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8570283
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - Sep 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:362.05:282.410:240.411:400.76:297:30Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:282.16:142.511:210.36:307:29Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:182.26:582.612:240.512:150.26:317:27Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:072.47:422.71:050.41:060.16:327:26New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:562.58:262.71:440.21:550.06:337:24New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:452.79:102.82:240.12:440.06:347:23New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:352.89:562.73:060.03:330.06:357:21Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:252.910:432.73:510.04:260.16:357:20Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:172.911:322.64:390.15:230.36:367:18Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:132.95:310.16:240.46:377:17Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:252.51:152.86:280.27:280.66:387:15First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:252.42:292.87:290.38:340.76:397:13First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:352.33:472.88:330.49:390.76:407:12First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:502.34:562.89:380.510:410.76:417:10Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:592.45:542.810:440.511:390.66:417:09Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:592.56:432.811:450.46:427:07Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:502.57:262.812:300.612:400.46:437:05Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:362.68:022.71:150.51:290.46:447:04Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:172.78:352.71:550.52:140.46:457:02Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:542.79:072.62:320.42:560.46:467:01Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:312.79:412.53:060.43:370.46:476:59Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:072.610:182.43:390.44:190.56:486:58Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:452.610:562.34:120.55:020.66:486:56Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:252.511:372.24:480.55:470.76:496:54Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:082.45:270.66:360.86:506:53Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:212.112:562.46:110.67:280.96:516:51Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:102.01:522.37:000.68:200.96:526:50Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:052.02:532.37:540.69:110.96:536:48Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:062.03:522.48:510.610:020.86:546:47Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:052.14:452.49:510.510:520.76:556:45Waning Crescent30Fri
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 8:31 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 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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