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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : 3:49 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 50m at 10:13 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8570283
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - Oct 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:202.58:372.52:080.42:250.46:566:43New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:592.69:132.42:380.43:010.46:576:41New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:372.69:502.43:070.43:370.46:586:40New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:152.610:282.33:380.44:150.56:596:38Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:542.511:072.24:130.44:580.57:006:37Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:342.511:482.24:540.45:450.67:006:35Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:192.55:400.46:370.77:016:34Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:342.11:122.56:320.47:330.77:026:32First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:292.12:142.57:300.58:320.77:036:31First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:352.13:212.68:320.49:320.67:046:29First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:432.34:252.79:380.410:310.57:056:28Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:462.45:232.810:440.311:280.47:066:26Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:452.76:172.911:490.27:076:25Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:422.97:092.912:210.212:480.17:086:24Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:363.08:012.91:110.11:440.07:096:22Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:303.28:512.91:590.02:360.07:106:21Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:233.29:422.82:460.03:290.17:116:19Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:153.210:312.73:330.14:220.27:126:18Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:073.111:202.64:210.25:180.47:136:17Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:592.95:130.36:170.57:146:15Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:112.412:562.86:080.57:170.67:156:14Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:062.32:002.67:070.68:160.77:166:13Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:082.23:092.58:080.79:130.77:176:11Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:162.24:102.49:090.710:070.77:186:10Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:182.24:582.410:090.710:570.77:196:09Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:092.34:372.410:060.710:420.66:205:08Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:532.35:122.310:570.611:220.56:215:06Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:342.45:472.311:430.511:570.46:225:05Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:132.56:242.312:240.46:235:04New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:522.67:032.312:290.31:020.36:245:03New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:322.67:422.31:000.21:390.36:255:02New Moon31Fri
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 1:01 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 94% 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 (94% 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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