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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : in 2h 25m at 2:49 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:39 pm (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8570283
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - Sep 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:102.15:272.89:580.411:190.76:307:29Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:172.26:262.811:030.46:317:28Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:162.27:182.912:180.712:040.46:327:26Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:092.38:022.91:080.612:590.36:337:25New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:562.48:402.81:530.51:480.36:347:23New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:402.59:132.72:330.52:330.36:347:22New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:192.59:432.63:090.53:160.46:357:20New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:572.510:142.53:440.53:580.46:367:19Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:352.510:482.44:170.54:410.56:377:17Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:132.511:242.34:490.55:260.66:387:16Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:532.45:230.66:150.76:397:14Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:032.112:382.46:010.67:070.86:407:12First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:472.01:292.36:430.68:020.96:407:11First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:371.92:312.37:310.78:590.96:417:09First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:351.83:372.38:230.69:570.96:427:08First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:371.84:382.49:210.610:530.96:437:06Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:361.95:302.510:220.511:430.86:447:04Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:302.16:182.711:230.46:457:03Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:212.27:032.812:270.612:200.26:467:01Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:112.47:472.81:080.41:130.16:467:00Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:012.78:322.91:480.32:040.06:476:58Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:502.89:172.82:290.22:540.06:486:57Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:403.010:032.83:110.13:450.16:496:55Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:313.010:512.73:550.14:400.26:506:53Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:243.011:412.54:430.15:390.46:516:52Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:213.05:350.26:430.56:526:50Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:352.41:282.96:320.47:490.76:536:49Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:382.32:502.87:350.58:560.86:546:47Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:522.24:112.88:400.610:010.86:546:46Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:092.25:172.89:480.611:030.86:556:44Waning Crescent30Fri
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 6:14 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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