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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : in 3h 38m at 4:00 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:08 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8570283
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Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - Oct 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:182.87:502.91:010.41:170.26:566:43New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:082.98:342.81:450.32:080.26:576:41New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:553.09:152.72:260.32:570.26:586:40New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:403.09:542.63:060.33:460.36:596:38Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:233.010:332.43:450.44:350.57:006:37Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:052.911:132.34:250.55:270.67:016:35Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:502.711:552.15:080.66:220.87:026:33Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:392.65:550.77:200.97:036:32First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:432.01:372.56:460.78:181.07:036:31First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:391.92:442.47:430.89:151.07:046:29First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:431.93:492.48:420.810:080.97:056:28First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:481.94:402.49:420.810:560.97:066:26Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:452.05:232.410:410.711:360.87:076:25Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:342.26:032.411:350.67:086:23Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:182.36:402.512:110.612:230.57:096:22Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:002.57:182.412:440.51:080.47:106:20Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:412.67:572.41:150.41:500.37:116:19Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:222.78:372.41:490.22:320.37:126:18Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:042.89:182.32:250.23:150.37:136:16Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:492.910:022.33:050.14:020.47:146:15Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:362.910:482.23:490.14:530.57:156:14Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:272.811:392.24:370.25:500.67:166:12Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:252.85:330.36:530.77:176:11Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:372.11:332.76:350.47:570.77:186:10Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:482.12:502.77:420.49:000.77:196:08Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:072.24:032.78:530.510:000.67:206:07Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:212.35:032.710:040.510:560.57:216:06Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:242.55:552.711:110.411:470.47:226:05Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:182.76:412.612:130.47:236:04Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:072.87:242.612:340.31:070.37:246:02New Moon30Mon
31Tue7:532.98:052.51:170.31:570.37:266:01New Moon31Tue
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 7:04 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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