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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : in 2h 22m at 8:52 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:37 am (2.0 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 - Oct 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:462.77:152.812:220.512:420.36:566:43Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:362.97:582.81:090.41:350.36:576:41Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:232.98:392.71:510.32:240.36:586:40Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:063.09:172.62:310.33:100.36:596:38Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:472.99:552.53:090.33:560.47:006:36Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:272.910:342.43:480.44:440.67:016:35Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:082.711:142.34:270.55:330.77:026:33Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:512.611:582.15:080.66:260.87:036:32Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:392.55:540.77:210.97:046:30Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:472.01:342.46:450.78:160.97:046:29Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:422.02:352.37:390.79:080.97:056:28Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:442.03:352.38:370.79:560.97:066:26Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:462.04:272.39:350.710:400.87:076:25Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:412.15:122.410:340.611:210.77:086:23Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:302.35:542.411:290.511:580.57:096:22Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:152.46:352.412:200.47:106:20Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:592.67:162.412:350.41:070.37:116:19New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:432.87:582.41:130.21:520.27:126:18New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:282.98:422.41:520.12:380.27:136:16New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:153.09:272.42:340.03:240.27:146:15New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:043.010:152.43:180.04:140.37:156:14Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:563.011:072.34:060.15:090.47:166:12Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:512.95:000.26:080.57:176:11Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:032.312:522.86:000.37:110.67:186:10First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:072.22:022.77:050.48:130.67:196:08First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:222.33:152.78:140.59:140.67:206:07First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:402.44:212.79:240.510:110.67:216:06Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:492.55:182.610:320.511:060.57:226:05Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:472.66:062.611:350.511:560.47:236:04Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:382.86:502.512:320.47:256:02Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:242.87:302.512:410.31:230.47:266:01Full Moon31Sun
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 11:44 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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