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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : 10:19 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 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 - Dec 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:482.25:481.912:030.36:584:40Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:272.36:291.912:430.26:594:40Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:072.47:111.912:240.01:210.17:004:40Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:462.47:531.912:58-0.11:580.17:014:39Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:262.48:351.81:35-0.22:350.17:024:39Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:062.49:171.82:14-0.23:150.17:034:39Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:472.410:011.82:57-0.23:590.17:034:39Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:302.310:491.83:44-0.14:470.17:044:39Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:172.311:431.84:37-0.15:390.17:054:39Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:102.25:360.06:330.17:064:39Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:441.91:102.26:400.17:280.17:074:40Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:532.02:142.17:470.18:250.07:074:40Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:022.13:172.18:560.19:21-0.17:084:40Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:052.34:162.110:040.110:18-0.27:094:40Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:032.55:122.111:070.011:12-0.37:104:40Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:592.76:052.112:05-0.17:104:41New Moon16Thu
17Fri6:522.76:582.112:04-0.312:58-0.27:114:41New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:432.87:482.112:52-0.41:48-0.27:114:42New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:322.78:372.01:40-0.42:36-0.27:124:42New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:172.79:242.02:26-0.33:25-0.17:134:42Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:012.510:101.93:14-0.24:150.07:134:43Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:432.410:571.84:04-0.15:050.17:144:43Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:252.211:461.74:570.15:550.17:144:44Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:112.05:530.26:440.27:144:44First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:421.71:001.86:520.37:310.27:154:45First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:441.61:531.77:520.38:160.27:154:46First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:471.72:471.68:520.39:000.17:164:46First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:431.73:381.69:510.39:440.07:164:47Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:321.84:261.510:460.210:28-0.17:164:48Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:171.95:131.611:350.111:10-0.27:164:48Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:012.05:581.612:180.07:174:49Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 7:10 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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