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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : 8:17 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 19m at 2:24 pm (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:37 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8570283
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - May 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:022.24:352.210:070.310:340.26:027:52Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:572.25:312.411:000.111:380.16:017:53Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:502.36:242.711:530.06:007:53Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:422.47:182.912:370.012:44-0.25:597:54Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:352.48:133.01:32-0.11:34-0.35:587:55Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:292.49:083.12:25-0.12:23-0.35:577:56Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:232.410:033.13:18-0.13:13-0.25:567:57Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:182.410:583.04:120.04:06-0.15:557:58Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:122.311:532.95:080.15:020.05:547:59Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:102.36:070.26:020.25:538:00Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:522.71:122.27:060.37:070.35:528:01Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:552.62:232.28:040.48:130.45:518:02Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:002.43:352.29:000.59:170.55:508:03Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:012.34:382.39:520.510:200.55:498:04Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:522.25:302.410:420.411:200.55:488:04Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:342.16:152.411:290.45:478:05Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:112.16:542.512:130.512:110.45:468:06Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:472.17:312.51:010.412:500.35:468:07Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:252.08:072.51:440.41:250.25:458:08New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:052.08:442.52:230.31:590.25:448:09New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:462.09:222.53:010.32:320.25:438:10New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:282.010:002.53:380.33:070.25:438:10New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:101.910:382.54:140.43:450.25:428:11Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:521.911:162.44:520.44:260.25:418:12Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:351.911:562.45:320.45:130.35:418:13Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:201.96:150.46:050.35:408:14Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:392.31:102.07:010.47:010.35:408:14First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:272.32:062.17:480.38:020.45:398:15First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:222.23:072.28:370.39:050.45:398:16First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:212.24:082.49:300.210:110.35:388:17Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:202.25:072.610:240.111:170.35:388:17Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 5:20 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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