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 4h 02m 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
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Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - Feb 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:322.68:412.11:40-0.82:31-0.57:055:22Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:192.59:322.12:32-0.73:19-0.57:045:23Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:042.410:222.03:24-0.64:08-0.47:035:25Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:482.211:122.04:19-0.44:57-0.37:025:26Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:332.05:17-0.25:48-0.27:015:27Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:061.912:201.86:18-0.16:38-0.17:005:28Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:081.81:131.67:190.17:290.06:595:29Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:191.82:111.48:220.28:220.06:585:30Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:291.73:111.49:250.29:160.06:575:31Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:261.84:061.310:250.210:10-0.16:565:32Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:131.84:541.411:170.110:59-0.26:555:34Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:541.95:401.412:020.06:535:35Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:321.96:241.512:41-0.16:525:36Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:082.07:061.612:23-0.41:15-0.26:515:37New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:432.07:471.61:01-0.41:47-0.26:505:38New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:182.08:271.71:37-0.52:17-0.36:495:39New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:532.09:051.72:14-0.52:48-0.36:475:40New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:282.09:441.72:54-0.53:22-0.36:465:41Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:041.910:231.83:38-0.44:01-0.36:455:42Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:431.811:061.84:26-0.34:44-0.36:445:43Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:251.711:571.85:20-0.25:32-0.36:425:45First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:161.66:19-0.16:26-0.36:415:46First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:011.91:191.67:240.07:24-0.36:405:47First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:171.92:301.68:330.18:28-0.36:385:48First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:342.03:411.69:430.09:35-0.36:375:49Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:432.24:461.810:48-0.110:41-0.46:365:50Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:432.45:461.911:45-0.211:42-0.56:345:51Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:382.56:432.112:36-0.36:335:52Full Moon28Wed
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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