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 : 11:49 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 38m at 5:38 pm (2.4 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 - Sep 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:412.22:462.57:550.68:540.86:307:30First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:382.13:522.58:490.69:520.86:317:28First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:382.14:502.49:430.610:490.86:327:27Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:342.15:362.510:380.611:410.76:327:25Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:242.16:172.511:300.56:337:24Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:112.16:542.512:260.712:180.46:347:22Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:552.27:312.51:060.61:010.46:357:21Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:392.38:082.61:400.51:410.36:367:19Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:212.48:452.62:120.42:190.36:377:18Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:022.49:232.52:420.32:570.26:387:16Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:422.510:002.53:130.33:360.36:387:14Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:222.510:392.43:480.24:190.36:397:13Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:032.511:192.44:280.25:070.46:407:11Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:472.55:120.35:590.56:417:10Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:022.312:362.66:010.36:570.66:427:08Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:532.31:362.66:560.37:580.66:437:07Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:532.22:452.67:550.39:020.76:447:05Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:012.33:572.78:590.410:060.66:447:03Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:102.45:032.810:050.311:080.56:457:02Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:152.56:022.911:110.36:467:00Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:152.76:563.012:050.412:140.26:476:59Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:112.87:473.012:570.31:110.16:486:57New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:052.98:353.01:450.22:050.16:496:55New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:573.09:212.92:310.22:550.16:506:54New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:453.010:042.83:150.23:460.26:516:52Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:323.010:472.73:590.34:370.46:516:51Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:182.911:292.54:440.45:300.56:526:49Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:042.85:310.56:260.76:536:48Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:132.312:552.66:210.67:230.86:546:46First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:022.21:512.57:140.78:200.86:556:44First Quarter30Wed
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 8:43 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 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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