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 25m 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 - Sep 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:042.11:452.37:070.68:160.86:307:29Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:552.02:442.27:510.69:120.86:317:27Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:511.93:462.38:400.610:080.86:327:26Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:491.94:442.49:330.511:030.86:337:24Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:452.05:362.510:300.411:530.76:347:23Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:372.06:232.611:270.36:357:21Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:272.27:092.712:370.612:210.26:357:20Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:162.37:542.81:180.41:120.16:367:18New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:052.58:382.81:570.32:010.06:377:17New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:542.79:232.92:380.22:500.06:387:15New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:442.810:082.83:190.13:410.06:397:13Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:342.910:552.74:040.14:340.16:407:12Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:252.911:442.64:510.15:320.36:417:10Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:212.95:430.26:340.46:427:09Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:372.51:242.86:390.37:390.66:427:07First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:372.42:382.87:390.48:450.76:437:06First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:472.33:572.88:420.59:510.76:447:04First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:012.35:062.89:470.510:540.76:457:02Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:092.36:042.910:510.511:520.76:467:01Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:072.46:542.911:520.56:476:59Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:582.57:372.812:430.612:470.46:486:58Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:432.58:142.81:280.51:350.46:486:56Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:232.68:472.72:070.52:190.46:496:54Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:012.69:182.62:440.53:010.46:506:53Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:372.69:512.63:170.53:420.46:516:51Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:132.610:272.43:500.54:240.56:526:50Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:512.611:052.34:220.55:070.66:536:48Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:302.511:452.24:560.65:530.76:546:47Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:132.45:340.66:430.86:556:45Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:292.11:012.46:180.67:360.96:566:43Third Quarter30Sat
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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