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 2h 51m at 10:19 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:06 am (2.0 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 - Jul 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:502.25:490.35:430.35:418:27Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:182.612:412.26:400.46:410.45:418:27Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:032.41:352.17:280.47:400.55:428:27Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:482.32:332.18:140.58:380.65:428:27Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:372.13:322.18:580.59:360.65:438:27Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:262.04:262.29:410.510:340.65:438:27Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:161.95:152.310:240.411:290.65:448:26Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:041.96:002.311:070.45:458:26Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:511.96:442.412:210.511:50 AM0.35:458:26Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:371.97:282.51:060.512:330.25:468:25Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:241.98:112.51:470.41:140.15:468:25New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:111.98:542.62:260.31:550.05:478:24New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:582.09:352.63:030.32:380.05:488:24New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:442.010:162.63:410.33:220.05:498:23New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:302.110:572.64:210.24:090.05:498:23Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:162.111:392.65:040.25:010.15:508:22Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:052.25:500.25:570.25:518:22Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:242.512:582.36:380.26:570.35:528:21First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:142.41:572.47:290.28:000.35:528:20First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:092.33:032.58:220.19:050.45:538:20First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:102.34:092.69:170.110:120.45:548:19First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:132.25:132.710:140.111:190.45:558:18Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:142.26:142.811:140.15:568:17Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:132.27:132.912:210.412:120.15:568:17Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:112.28:083.01:170.31:080.05:578:16Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:072.38:583.02:090.31:590.05:588:15Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:002.39:442.92:570.32:490.05:598:14Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:502.310:252.83:430.33:370.16:008:13Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:362.311:032.74:290.34:260.26:018:12Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:202.311:412.65:130.45:170.36:018:11Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:042.25:580.46:100.56:028:10Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 1:12 am — 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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