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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : in 1h 34m at 5:16 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:242.55:372.211:370.011:37-0.36:584:40Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:152.76:282.312:30-0.16:594:40Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:082.87:212.312:26-0.41:21-0.27:004:40Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:012.98:152.31:15-0.52:12-0.27:014:39Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:552.99:092.32:05-0.53:05-0.27:024:39Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:492.910:052.22:58-0.44:00-0.17:034:39Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:442.811:032.23:54-0.24:580.07:044:39Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:422.64:55-0.15:580.17:054:39Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:062.112:452.46:000.16:570.17:054:39Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:182.11:532.37:070.27:540.27:064:40Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:342.12:582.18:140.38:490.27:074:40Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:412.23:552.09:190.39:420.17:084:40Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:372.24:422.010:210.310:320.17:084:40Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:262.35:221.911:160.211:170.07:094:40Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:082.35:581.812:050.27:104:41Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:452.36:351.812:480.17:104:41New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:192.37:121.812:36-0.11:280.17:114:41New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:542.37:521.81:11-0.12:060.07:124:42New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:292.38:321.71:44-0.22:430.07:124:42New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:052.29:131.72:19-0.23:180.07:134:43Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:422.29:541.62:55-0.13:550.17:134:43Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:192.110:361.63:34-0.14:320.17:144:44Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:582.011:191.54:180.05:130.17:144:44Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:401.95:080.05:550.17:154:45First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:081.512:271.86:030.16:410.07:154:45First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:031.61:211.87:020.17:30-0.17:154:46First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:051.72:191.78:050.18:22-0.27:164:47First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:071.93:181.89:110.09:18-0.37:164:47Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:062.14:151.810:16-0.110:15-0.47:164:48Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:032.35:111.911:18-0.211:12-0.67:164:49Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:592.56:072.012:14-0.37:174:49Full Moon31Sun
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 8:18 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 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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