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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : in 3h 59m at 11:49 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:11 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 - Apr 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:212.67:402.612:46-0.31:20-0.26:437:24Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:112.68:322.71:41-0.42:06-0.36:417:25Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:582.69:222.82:33-0.42:51-0.36:407:26Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:442.510:092.83:23-0.33:36-0.26:387:27Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:282.410:562.74:14-0.24:21-0.16:377:28Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:122.211:422.65:070.05:080.06:357:29Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:562.16:020.25:580.26:347:29Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:312.412:441.96:590.36:510.36:327:30Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:262.21:381.87:570.47:480.46:317:31Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:302.12:411.78:550.58:470.46:307:32Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:382.03:481.79:510.59:470.46:287:33Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:372.04:471.810:440.510:470.46:277:34Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:232.05:361.911:320.411:410.36:257:35Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:042.16:202.012:140.36:247:36Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:422.17:022.112:290.212:500.26:227:37Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:212.17:432.21:110.11:220.16:217:38New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:592.18:232.31:500.01:530.06:207:39New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:382.19:022.42:280.02:25-0.16:187:40New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:182.19:412.43:060.03:01-0.16:177:41New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:582.110:222.53:460.03:39-0.16:157:42Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:392.111:042.54:300.14:23-0.16:147:43Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:232.011:502.45:190.25:110.06:137:44Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:122.06:120.26:060.16:117:45Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:432.41:092.07:100.37:060.16:107:46First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:462.42:162.08:110.38:100.26:097:46First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:562.43:282.19:120.39:180.26:087:47First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:072.44:372.310:120.310:280.26:067:48Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:092.55:382.511:100.211:340.16:057:49Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:062.56:352.712:050.16:047:50Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:582.57:272.812:340.012:550.06:037:51Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 2:30 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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