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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : 6:12 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 39m at 12:19 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8570283
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - Sep 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:102.88:443.01:550.12:12-0.16:307:30Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:052.99:343.02:420.03:06-0.16:317:28Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:003.010:232.93:290.04:000.06:327:27Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:543.011:122.84:170.04:570.26:327:25Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:503.05:080.15:580.36:337:24Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:032.612:492.96:020.37:000.56:347:22Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:572.51:572.86:590.48:040.76:357:21Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:572.33:142.77:590.59:070.76:367:19Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:042.24:242.78:590.610:070.86:377:17Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:112.25:222.610:000.611:050.86:387:16Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:092.26:092.610:590.611:570.76:387:14Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:572.36:482.611:530.56:397:13Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:402.37:202.612:410.612:420.56:407:11Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:202.47:492.51:210.61:250.46:417:10New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:592.58:212.51:550.52:040.46:427:08New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:382.58:552.52:260.42:410.46:437:06New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:162.59:302.42:550.43:170.46:447:05New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:552.510:072.33:240.43:540.56:457:03Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:332.510:442.33:550.44:330.56:457:02Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:122.511:222.24:310.45:170.66:467:00Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:542.55:120.46:050.76:476:58Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:032.112:402.45:590.46:580.76:486:57First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:502.11:362.46:520.47:550.86:496:55First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:472.12:412.57:500.48:540.76:506:54First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:542.13:472.68:520.49:540.76:516:52First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:012.34:472.79:580.410:530.56:526:51Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:032.45:432.811:040.311:480.46:526:49Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:012.76:362.912:070.26:536:47Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:572.97:273.012:400.21:050.16:546:46Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:523.18:183.01:280.12:000.06:556:44Full Moon30Fri
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 3:15 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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