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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : 5:06 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 59m at 11:20 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8570283
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - Aug 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:262.04:342.39:390.510:400.76:038:10First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:181.95:242.310:270.511:350.76:038:09Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:081.96:092.411:150.46:048:08Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:561.96:522.412:250.612:020.36:058:07Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:442.07:332.51:090.512:450.26:068:06Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:302.08:132.51:470.41:260.26:078:05Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:162.08:532.62:220.42:060.16:088:03Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:012.19:322.62:560.32:460.16:098:02Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:442.210:102.63:300.33:280.16:108:01Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:272.210:492.54:060.24:130.16:108:00Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:102.311:282.54:460.25:020.26:117:59Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:552.35:290.25:560.36:127:57Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:112.412:452.46:170.26:540.46:137:56Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:002.31:422.57:080.27:560.56:147:55Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:552.32:492.58:030.29:010.56:157:54Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:582.23:592.69:010.210:070.56:167:52Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:042.25:072.710:030.211:130.56:177:51Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:092.36:092.911:060.16:177:50Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:102.47:073.012:140.412:080.16:187:48Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:092.58:013.01:100.31:060.06:197:47New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:062.68:513.02:000.31:590.06:207:46New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:592.69:363.02:470.22:500.06:217:44New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:482.610:172.93:320.23:400.16:227:43Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:342.610:562.74:160.34:300.36:237:41Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:192.611:352.65:000.45:220.46:247:40Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:042.55:450.46:170.56:257:39Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:152.412:512.46:300.57:120.76:257:37First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:582.21:432.47:160.68:090.86:267:36First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:472.12:422.38:030.69:060.86:277:34First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:422.03:442.38:510.610:030.86:287:33First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:392.04:412.39:420.610:580.86:297:31Waxing 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 2:13 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 17% 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 Waxing Crescent (17% 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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