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 1h 03m 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 - Mar 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:202.37:292.012:36-0.71:21-0.46:305:54Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:052.48:192.21:25-0.72:03-0.56:295:55Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:492.49:082.32:15-0.72:46-0.56:275:56Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:342.39:582.33:06-0.63:32-0.56:265:57Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:212.210:502.34:01-0.54:21-0.46:245:58Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:102.111:482.35:00-0.35:13-0.36:235:59Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:051.96:04-0.16:10-0.26:216:00Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:572.21:101.87:100.17:11-0.16:206:01Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:202.22:271.78:190.28:160.06:186:02Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:412.23:441.79:270.29:230.06:176:03Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:462.24:481.710:300.210:270.06:156:04Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:402.36:411.812:250.17:147:05Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:272.37:261.912:24-0.11:120.17:127:06Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:052.38:052.01:14-0.11:530.07:117:07New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:372.28:412.01:58-0.22:30-0.17:097:08New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:052.29:152.12:38-0.23:03-0.17:087:09New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:352.19:502.13:17-0.23:34-0.17:067:10New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:072.010:252.13:55-0.14:040.07:057:10Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:411.911:012.04:340.04:340.07:037:11Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:181.811:392.05:140.15:080.07:027:12Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:571.75:580.25:460.17:007:13Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:211.912:401.66:460.36:300.16:597:14First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:091.81:301.57:390.47:190.16:577:15First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:081.82:281.58:360.48:150.16:557:16First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:171.93:331.59:360.49:160.16:547:17First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:232.04:341.610:350.310:210.06:527:18Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:212.15:311.811:300.211:25-0.16:517:19Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:122.36:242.012:200.06:497:20Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:012.47:162.312:24-0.31:06-0.16:487:21Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:502.58:072.51:19-0.41:50-0.36:467:22Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:372.58:582.62:11-0.52:34-0.46:457:23Full Moon31Fri
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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