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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : 4:51 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 57m at 11:02 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8570283
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - Jul 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:252.110:592.64:280.44:130.25:418:27Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:092.111:352.55:130.45:010.45:418:27Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:532.15:560.45:530.55:428:27Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:122.412:392.16:370.56:460.65:428:27Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:512.21:282.17:160.57:410.65:438:27Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:342.12:212.17:520.58:370.75:438:26Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:221.93:172.18:300.59:340.75:448:26Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:131.84:132.29:110.410:330.75:458:26Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:061.85:072.39:560.411:300.75:458:26Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:581.85:572.410:460.35:468:25Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:481.86:472.512:220.611:38 AM0.25:478:25Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:391.87:352.61:090.512:300.15:478:24New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:301.98:222.71:510.41:200.05:488:24New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:212.09:082.82:320.32:08-0.15:498:23New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:132.19:522.83:130.22:58-0.15:498:23New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:042.210:362.83:550.23:49-0.15:508:22Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:552.311:202.74:390.14:430.05:518:22Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:462.45:260.15:410.15:528:21Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:052.612:412.56:150.16:430.35:528:20First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:542.41:412.67:050.17:480.45:538:20First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:492.32:492.67:580.28:530.55:548:19First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:492.14:002.68:530.210:000.65:558:18First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:542.15:092.79:510.211:070.65:568:17Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:582.06:112.810:520.35:568:17Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:582.07:082.812:100.611:52 AM0.25:578:16Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:542.07:592.81:050.512:470.25:588:15Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:462.18:432.81:540.51:380.25:598:14Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:342.19:212.72:370.42:240.26:008:13Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:192.29:542.73:180.43:080.26:018:12Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:002.210:252.63:560.43:520.36:018:11Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:392.210:572.44:330.44:360.46:028:10Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 1:56 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 (14% 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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