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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : 12:04 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 37m at 6:00 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8570283
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - May 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:031.86:080.45:430.36:027:52Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:262.212:501.76:560.56:340.36:017:53First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:162.21:441.77:460.57:310.36:007:54First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:152.22:451.88:380.58:310.35:597:54First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:172.23:482.09:310.49:350.35:587:55First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:162.34:462.210:250.310:410.25:577:56Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:112.35:412.411:180.211:450.15:567:57Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:042.46:342.612:090.05:557:58Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:552.57:272.912:440.012:58-0.15:547:59Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:482.58:213.01:39-0.11:46-0.25:538:00Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:412.59:153.12:32-0.22:34-0.35:528:01Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:342.510:093.13:25-0.13:23-0.25:518:02Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:272.411:043.04:200.04:15-0.15:508:03Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:212.35:170.15:100.15:498:04Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:002.912:182.26:170.26:100.25:488:05Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:002.81:212.27:180.47:140.45:478:05Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:062.62:332.18:170.48:190.55:468:06Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:152.53:472.29:140.59:240.55:468:07Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:162.44:482.210:080.510:270.55:458:08Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:062.35:392.310:580.511:260.55:448:09Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:482.26:232.411:440.45:448:10Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:232.27:012.412:190.512:250.45:438:11Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:582.17:372.51:060.41:020.35:428:11Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:352.18:132.51:490.31:360.25:428:12New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:142.18:492.52:280.32:070.25:418:13New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:552.09:272.53:060.32:390.25:408:14New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:362.010:052.53:430.33:130.25:408:14New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:181.910:432.54:200.43:510.25:398:15Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:591.911:232.45:000.44:320.25:398:16Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:421.95:420.45:190.35:398:17Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:042.412:281.96:280.46:110.35:388:17Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 9:02 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 92% 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 maximum.

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 (92% illuminated). This places Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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