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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : in 4h 36m at 5:27 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:36 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8570283
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - May 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:502.311:312.94:470.14:39-0.16:027:52Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:462.25:450.25:380.06:017:53Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:312.812:482.26:460.36:430.26:007:54Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:362.61:592.27:480.47:510.35:587:55Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:462.53:162.28:470.48:590.45:577:56Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:542.44:272.39:430.410:050.55:567:57Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:522.35:252.410:360.411:090.55:557:58Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:412.36:152.511:260.45:547:58Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:222.26:592.612:060.412:110.35:537:59Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:582.17:382.612:570.412:520.35:528:00Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:332.18:142.61:420.31:300.25:518:01New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:092.18:492.62:240.32:050.25:508:02New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:482.09:242.63:040.32:380.25:508:03New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:282.010:012.53:420.33:120.25:498:04New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:092.010:392.54:210.43:480.25:488:05Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:511.911:182.45:010.44:270.35:478:06Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:331.911:582.35:420.55:110.35:468:06Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:181.86:240.56:000.45:458:07Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:412.21:071.87:060.56:530.45:458:08First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:282.22:021.97:490.57:510.45:448:09First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:202.13:002.08:340.48:520.45:438:10First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:152.13:582.29:220.39:560.45:438:11First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:112.14:532.410:130.211:000.35:428:12Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:042.25:472.611:060.15:418:12Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:582.26:412.812:020.211:59 AM-0.15:418:13Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:522.27:373.01:000.112:52-0.25:408:14Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:472.38:343.11:540.11:44-0.25:408:15Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:442.39:303.12:460.02:37-0.25:398:15Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:422.310:263.13:390.13:30-0.25:398:16Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:392.411:203.04:330.14:26-0.15:388:17Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:372.35:290.25:260.15:388:17Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 8:31 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 81% 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 (81% 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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