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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : in 1h 03m at 9:10 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:02 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8570283
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - Sep 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:062.26:062.810:500.511:530.76:307:30Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:002.26:542.811:480.56:317:29Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:482.37:362.712:440.612:400.46:317:27Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:302.38:112.71:290.61:260.46:327:26Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:102.48:412.72:080.52:080.36:337:24Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:482.49:122.62:440.52:470.36:347:22Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:252.49:452.63:170.43:250.46:357:21Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:032.410:202.53:480.44:040.46:367:19Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:412.410:572.44:180.54:440.56:377:18Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:202.411:352.34:510.55:270.66:377:16Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:012.35:270.56:130.76:387:15Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:162.112:452.36:080.57:040.76:397:13Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:012.11:372.36:540.57:590.86:407:11Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:522.02:372.37:450.58:560.86:417:10Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:512.03:412.48:410.49:550.86:427:08Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:532.04:422.59:410.410:540.76:437:07Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:522.25:382.710:440.311:490.56:437:05Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:482.46:302.811:460.26:447:04Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:432.67:213.012:400.412:450.06:457:02New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:382.88:123.01:280.21:40-0.16:467:00New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:322.99:023.02:140.12:33-0.16:476:59New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:263.09:523.03:000.03:270.06:486:57Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:203.110:422.93:470.14:220.16:496:56Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:143.111:332.74:370.15:200.36:506:54Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:103.05:290.36:220.46:506:53Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:262.61:132.96:260.47:260.66:516:51First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:262.42:252.87:260.58:310.76:526:49First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:342.33:422.88:270.69:330.86:536:48First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:472.34:482.79:300.710:330.86:546:46First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:522.35:412.710:320.711:290.76:556:45Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 12:36 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 30% 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 Crescent (30% 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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