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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : 10:25 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 21m at 4:21 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8570283
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - Dec 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:592.56:512.012:150.11:030.26:584:40New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:332.57:292.012:520.01:430.26:594:40New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:072.58:081.91:260.02:210.27:004:39New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:432.48:491.92:000.02:580.27:014:39New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:192.39:301.82:350.03:350.27:024:39Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:572.310:121.73:120.14:120.27:034:39Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:362.210:551.73:530.14:510.27:044:39Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:172.111:411.74:390.25:330.27:054:39Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:012.05:310.26:160.27:054:39First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:321.712:511.96:270.27:020.17:064:39First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:301.81:461.97:270.27:510.17:074:40First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:311.92:441.98:300.28:44-0.17:084:40Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:302.13:401.99:350.19:39-0.27:084:40Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:262.34:352.010:380.010:35-0.37:094:40Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:212.55:302.011:36-0.111:30-0.57:104:41Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:162.66:252.112:31-0.27:104:41Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:112.87:202.212:23-0.61:22-0.37:114:41Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:052.88:162.21:15-0.62:13-0.37:124:42Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:592.89:122.22:08-0.63:05-0.37:124:42Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:512.710:072.23:01-0.53:58-0.27:134:43Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:432.611:042.13:58-0.44:53-0.27:134:43Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:362.44:59-0.25:49-0.17:144:44Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:062.112:322.26:030.06:450.07:144:44Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:152.01:342.07:080.17:400.07:154:45Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:292.02:371.88:130.28:340.17:154:45Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:362.13:341.79:170.39:270.07:154:46Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:322.14:231.710:180.210:180.07:164:47Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:202.15:051.611:130.211:05-0.17:164:47Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:022.15:451.612:010.17:164:48Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:392.26:251.612:440.07:164:49New Moon30Tue
31Wed7:142.27:051.612:27-0.21:220.07:174:49New Moon31Wed
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 7:23 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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