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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : 5:20 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 21m at 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
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Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - Oct 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:582.03:522.38:490.710:110.96:566:42Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:582.04:432.49:470.710:560.86:576:40Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:532.15:282.410:450.611:370.76:586:39Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:422.36:102.511:400.56:596:37Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:272.56:512.512:150.512:310.47:006:36Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:122.67:322.512:520.41:180.37:016:34New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:572.88:152.51:300.22:040.27:026:33New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:432.98:592.52:090.12:500.27:036:31New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:313.09:452.52:510.03:380.27:046:30Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:213.010:332.53:360.04:300.37:056:28Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:133.011:252.44:250.15:260.57:066:27Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:102.95:200.26:270.67:076:26Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:222.31:142.86:210.37:310.67:086:24First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:282.32:282.87:270.48:350.77:096:23First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:442.33:432.78:360.59:360.77:106:21First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:022.44:472.79:450.510:340.67:116:20Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:082.55:412.710:510.511:280.57:126:18Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:042.76:282.711:530.57:136:17Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:532.87:092.612:160.512:480.47:146:16Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:382.87:472.51:000.41:370.47:156:14Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:192.98:232.51:400.42:220.47:166:13Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:572.99:002.42:180.33:050.47:176:12Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:342.89:372.32:530.43:480.57:186:10Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:112.710:162.23:290.44:310.67:196:09Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:492.610:572.14:050.45:160.77:206:08Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:302.511:412.04:440.56:040.77:216:07Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:152.45:280.66:540.87:226:06Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:292.01:042.36:170.67:420.87:236:04Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:221.91:582.37:110.68:290.87:246:03Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:211.92:552.28:080.69:130.77:256:02Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:222.03:492.29:070.69:560.67:266:01Third Quarter31Sat
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 2:28 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 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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