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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : 8:52 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 09m at 2:45 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8570283
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - Aug 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:452.04:542.79:490.111:060.56:038:10Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:512.15:582.810:540.16:048:09Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:552.26:572.912:090.411:58 AM0.06:058:08Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:582.37:543.01:050.312:59-0.16:058:07Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:582.48:463.01:570.21:55-0.16:068:06Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:562.59:353.02:450.22:49-0.16:078:04Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:502.610:202.93:310.13:420.06:088:03Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:412.711:032.74:170.24:360.16:098:02Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:312.611:452.65:030.25:320.36:108:01Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:202.65:490.36:310.56:118:00Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:272.41:132.56:370.47:300.66:127:59Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:122.22:132.47:250.58:290.76:127:57Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:022.03:202.48:140.59:290.86:137:56Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:571.94:252.49:050.510:280.86:147:55Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:541.95:192.49:580.511:240.86:157:54Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:491.96:042.410:520.56:167:52Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:411.96:442.512:150.711:44 AM0.46:177:51Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:292.07:212.512:570.612:310.36:187:50Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:162.17:582.51:340.51:140.36:197:48New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:012.28:342.52:070.41:540.26:197:47New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:442.39:092.52:360.42:340.26:207:46New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:262.39:452.53:060.33:140.26:217:44New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:062.410:222.43:390.23:570.26:227:43Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:472.510:592.44:150.24:440.36:237:41Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:302.511:392.34:560.25:360.46:247:40Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:182.55:420.26:320.56:257:38First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:252.21:142.56:330.27:340.66:267:37First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:192.12:222.67:300.38:390.76:267:36First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:242.13:372.68:310.39:450.76:277:34First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:372.14:482.79:370.310:510.76:287:33Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:472.25:512.810:450.311:520.66:297:31Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 5:48 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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