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 1h 04m 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 - Nov 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:072.98:092.41:230.32:100.37:276:00Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:462.98:462.32:020.32:540.47:285:59Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:242.89:242.22:390.33:370.47:295:58Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:012.710:042.23:160.34:200.57:305:57Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:402.610:452.13:530.45:050.67:315:56Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:202.511:292.04:320.45:520.77:325:55Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:032.411:161.94:160.55:410.76:334:54Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:492.35:040.56:290.76:344:53Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:081.912:402.25:580.67:130.76:354:52Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:061.91:352.16:540.67:560.66:364:51Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:061.92:292.17:530.68:370.66:374:50Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:032.03:202.18:540.59:200.46:384:50Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:542.24:072.19:540.510:050.36:404:49Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:422.44:532.110:510.310:500.16:414:48Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:292.65:392.211:430.211:370.06:424:47Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:172.76:262.212:330.16:434:47New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:072.97:162.212:23-0.21:210.16:444:46New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:592.98:072.21:10-0.32:100.16:454:45New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:513.09:012.21:59-0.33:010.16:464:45Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:452.99:562.22:51-0.23:550.26:474:44Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:402.810:552.23:47-0.14:520.26:484:43Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:372.711:592.24:480.15:520.36:494:43First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:402.65:550.26:510.36:504:42First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:122.21:462.47:040.37:470.36:514:42First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:292.32:522.38:120.48:420.36:524:42First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:372.43:492.29:190.49:360.36:534:41Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:352.54:392.110:230.410:260.26:544:41Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:262.65:232.111:200.311:140.26:554:41Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:122.66:032.012:100.36:564:40Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:542.66:412.012:560.26:574:40Full Moon30Tue
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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