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 2h 13m 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 - Dec 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:351.82:481.98:290.48:500.36:584:40First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:301.93:391.99:280.49:360.16:594:40Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:202.14:271.910:250.310:230.07:004:39Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:072.35:152.011:180.111:10-0.27:014:39Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:542.46:022.012:080.07:024:39Full Moon5Sat
6Sun6:422.66:512.112:55-0.17:034:39Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:312.77:412.112:44-0.41:41-0.27:034:39Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:202.78:332.11:32-0.52:29-0.27:044:39Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:112.79:262.22:21-0.53:19-0.27:054:39Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:022.710:212.23:14-0.44:13-0.17:064:39Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:552.611:192.14:11-0.35:09-0.17:074:40Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:512.55:12-0.16:070.07:074:40Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:242.112:532.36:180.07:060.07:084:40Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:372.12:002.27:260.18:030.07:094:40Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:522.23:072.18:340.29:000.07:104:40Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:592.34:072.09:410.29:550.07:104:41Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:572.44:582.010:430.210:480.07:114:41Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:482.45:441.911:380.111:36-0.17:114:42Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:332.56:251.912:270.17:124:42New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:142.47:051.912:20-0.11:120.07:134:42New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:502.47:431.81:01-0.21:530.07:134:43New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:232.48:221.81:39-0.22:330.07:144:43New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:562.39:021.82:16-0.23:110.07:144:44Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:312.29:431.72:53-0.13:490.07:144:44Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:082.110:241.63:32-0.14:270.17:154:45Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:462.011:081.64:140.05:050.17:154:46Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:271.911:551.55:000.15:440.17:164:46First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:121.75:510.16:250.07:164:47First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:471.51:011.66:460.27:090.07:164:48First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:451.61:561.67:440.27:56-0.17:164:49First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:451.72:531.68:460.28:51-0.27:164:49Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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